Gordon Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Gordon Name at a Glance

Name	Gordon
Meaning	From the marshes. A surname and given name adopted from a Scottish place name. One of Scotland's great clans.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Gordon Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Gordon means “From the marshes. A surname and given name adopted from a Scottish place name. One of Scotland's great clans”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Gordon Name Origin

Our database records Gordon under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Gordon a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Gordon is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Gordon

When considering Gordon for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.