Gordan
Gordan is a boy's name of Scottish origin.
Meaning
'Spacious fort' (Scottish) or 'proud' (Slavic).
Origin and history
Gordan is a masculine name occurring both as a rare variant of the Scottish name Gordon and as a distinct South Slavic name. As a variant of Gordon, it relates to a place name meaning 'spacious fort,' while in Slavic contexts it derives from a root meaning 'proud.' In the United States, it has remained a historically rare given name compared to its traditional spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,025 babies in the United States have been named Gordan since 1880. It ranks #3658 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 114 |
| 1920-1930 | 171 |
| 1930-1940 | 150 |
| 1940-1950 | 119 |
| 1950-1960 | 116 |
| 1960-1970 | 126 |
| 1970-1980 | 54 |
| 1980-1990 | 70 |
| 1990-2000 | 63 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 13 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Gordan
- Gordan Giriček: Basketball player, Athlete
Nicknames
Gordy, Gordie
Fun facts
- While commonly treated as a spelling variation of Gordon, Gordan is also an independent South Slavic name derived from the word for proud.
- Over 1,000 boys in the United States have been named Gordan since 1880, though Gordon remains far more common.