Gordon Shealy

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Gordon Shealy — great hill
156K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Gordon Shealy is a name that combines Scottish origins. 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 Shealy: Al Shealy (1900–1967), Major League Baseball pitcher Alan Shealy (born 1953), an American rower Courtney Shealy (born 1977), former freestyle swimmer from the United States Dal Shealy, 29th head college football coach for the University of Richmond Spiders Katrina Shealy (born 1954), an American politician Rod Shealy, Republican political consultant and publisher from South Carolina Ryan Shealy, Major League Baseball first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays Shack Shealy, former head coach of the Clemson college football program Steadman S. 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: Shealy

English

Al Shealy (1900–1967), Major League Baseball pitcher Alan Shealy (born 1953), an American rower Courtney Shealy (born 1977), former freestyle swimmer from the United States Dal Shealy, 29th head college football coach for the University of Richmond Spiders Katrina Shealy (born 1954), an American politician Rod Shealy, Republican political consultant and publisher from South Carolina Ryan Shealy, Major League Baseball first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays Shack Shealy, former head coach of the Clemson college football program Steadman S.

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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 Shealy

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 Shealy:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

9
Soul Urge Number

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

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Shealy?
The surname Shealy originates from English. Al Shealy (1900–1967), Major League Baseball pitcher Alan Shealy (born 1953), an American rower Courtney Shealy (born 1977), former freestyle swimmer from the United States Dal Shealy, 29th head college football coach for the University of Richmond Spiders Katrina Shealy (born 1954), an American politician Rod Shealy, Republican political consultant and publisher from South Carolina Ryan Shealy, Major League Baseball first baseman for the Tampa Bay Rays Shack Shealy, former head coach of the Clemson college football program Steadman S.
What are the origins of the name Gordon Shealy?
The name Gordon Shealy combines two different traditions: the first name Gordon has Scottish roots, while the surname Shealy originates from English.
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