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Gorgeous

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How to Pronounce Gorgeous

Pronounced GOR-jus /ˈɡɔr.dʒəs/High

Meaning: From the English word gorgeous, 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery'); a word-name; we note the word-nameLow

In 30 seconds: Gorgeous; very beautiful: Gorgeous is a word-name. Bold, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningFrom the English word gorgeous, 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery'); a word-name; we note the word-name
U.S. rank (2025)#6402 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births18 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 259
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920012025

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

Gorgeous comes from the English word gorgeous, 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery'; we note the word-name). A bold, affectionate name (said 'GOR-jus').

In the U.S. it registers thinly as a word-name. Rare, very-beautiful at the root, and bold.

Did you know? Gorgeous means 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent' (from Old French gorgias, 'elegant; fond of finery') — a bold, affectionate word-name (we note the word-name; said 'GOR-jus').
Overall data confidence 30%
U.S. Social Security Administration name files — word-name

Variations

Gorgious

Nicknames

Gigi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gorgeous mean?

Gorgeous is an English word-name — 'very beautiful; splendid; magnificent'; we note the word-name.

How do you pronounce Gorgeous?

It's said GOR-jus /ˈɡɔr.dʒəs/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gorgeous a boy or girl name?

Gorgeous is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Gorgeous?

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

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