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Gor

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How to Pronounce Gor

Pronounced GOR /ΛˆΙ‘Ι”r/High

Meaning: An Armenian name, variously a short form of Gorgen/Gor and linked to a legendary Armenian figure; no single fixed meaning; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: An Armenian short name: Gor is a crisp Armenian name. Crisp, cultural, and warm.
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Origin LowArmenian
MeaningAn Armenian name, variously a short form of Gorgen/Gor and linked to a legendary Armenian figure; no single fixed meaning; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#6583 β†˜ Falling
2025 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)β‰ˆ 128
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Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data

peak 202520022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gor is an Armenian name β€” variously a short form of Gorgen and linked to a legendary Armenian figure (routes uncertain, which we flag honestly). A crisp, cultural Armenian name (said 'GOR').

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, a-short-Armenian-name, and cultural.

Did you know? Gor is an Armenian name, variously a short form of Gorgen and linked to a legendary Armenian figure β€” a crisp, cultural name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'GOR').
Overall data confidence 32%
References β€” Gor β€” Armenian; routes uncertain

Variations

GorgenGoro

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gor mean?

Gor is an Armenian name, variously a short form of Gorgen; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Gor?

It's said GOR /ΛˆΙ‘Ι”r/ β€” one syllable.

Is Gor a boy or girl name?

Gor is a boy's name.

How popular is Gor?

Gor is a very rare name in the U.S.

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