Gordon Krol

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gordon Krol — great hill
156K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gordon Krol is a name combining Scottish origins, bringing together "great hill" (Gordon) with "curl" (Krol). The first name Gordon is a masculine given name of Scottish origin. Gordon () is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Scottish surname Gordon. It is uncertain if this surname originated from a place name in Scotland or in France. The Gordon in Berwickshire, where the family who bore the surname held lands in the 12th century, is of uncertain etymology. It is also possible that this place name was named after settlers from France, who were named after a like-named place in Normandy. The surname Krol: Krol is a surname of several possible origins. It may be a Dutch surname. It originally was a nickname of someone with curly hair (krul still means "curl" in Modern Dutch). The name may also be a direct translation stemming from a version of the Polish surname Król, the Belarusian/Ukrainian surname Krol', both literally translated to English is "King". Bernhard Krol (1920–2015), German horn player and composer Ed Krol (born 1951), American internet pioneer and technology writer George A. Gordon is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 156K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Gordon reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Gordon

Meaning: great hill

Scottish

Gordon () is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Scottish surname Gordon. It is uncertain if this surname originated from a place name in Scotland or in France. The Gordon in Berwickshire, where the family who bore the surname held lands in the 12th century, is of uncertain etymology. It is also possible that this place name was named after settlers from France, who were named after a like-named place in Normandy.

Surname: Krol

Meaning: curl

Slavic

Krol is a surname of several possible origins. It may be a Dutch surname. It originally was a nickname of someone with curly hair (krul still means "curl" in Modern Dutch). The name may also be a direct translation stemming from a version of the Polish surname Król, the Belarusian/Ukrainian surname Krol', both literally translated to English is "King". Bernhard Krol (1920–2015), German horn player and composer Ed Krol (born 1951), American internet pioneer and technology writer George A.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Gordon is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Gordon by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Gordon Krol

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Gordon Krol:

3
Expression Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

9
Soul Urge Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Gordon?
The first name Gordon originates from Scottish. Gordon () is a masculine given name in the English language. The name is derived from the Scottish surname Gordon. It is uncertain if this surname originated from a place name in Scotland or in France. The Gordon in Berwickshire, where the family who bore the surname held lands in the 12th century, is of uncertain etymology. It is also possible that this place name was named after settlers from France, who were named after a like-named place in Normandy.
When was Gordon most popular?
The name Gordon reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Krol?
The surname Krol originates from Slavic. Krol is a surname of several possible origins. It may be a Dutch surname. It originally was a nickname of someone with curly hair (krul still means "curl" in Modern Dutch). The name may also be a direct translation stemming from a version of the Polish surname Król, the Belarusian/Ukrainian surname Krol', both literally translated to English is "King". Bernhard Krol (1920–2015), German horn player and composer Ed Krol (born 1951), American internet pioneer and technology writer George A.
What are the origins of the name Gordon Krol?
The name Gordon Krol combines two different traditions: the first name Gordon has Scottish roots, while the surname Krol originates from Slavic.
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