Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Gor

Gor is the fictional setting for a series of sword and planet novels written by philosophy professor John Lange, writing as John Norman. The setting was first described in the 1966 novel Tarnsman of Gor. The series is inspired by science fantasy pulp fiction works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, such as the Barsoom series. It also includes erotica and philosophical content.

Current Rank
#6,443
Peak Rank
#6,404 (2019)
Total Babies
128
5-Yr Trend
+7%
2002
First Year
2024
Last Year
2019
Peak Year
#6404
Peak Rank
128
Total Count
17
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gor

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Gor is the fictional setting for a series of sword and planet novels written by philosophy professor John Lange, writing as John Norman. The setting was first described in the 1966 novel Tarnsman of Gor. The series is inspired by science fantasy pulp fiction works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, such as the Barsoom series. It also includes erotica and philosophical content.

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Origin & history
Simplified map of known Gor In an interview with the speculative fiction anthology Polygraff , John Norman spoke at length about the creation of the Gor universe and his influences. {{Cite web |title=John Norman, the philosophy professor who created the barbaric world of Gor |url=https://gizmodo.com/john-norman-the-philosophy-professor-who-created-the-b-5783833 |access-date=2022-01-08 |website=Gizmodo |date=22 March 2011 |language=en-us}}</ref>\n\nI think, pretty clearly, the three major influences on my work are [[Homer]], [[Sigmund Freud|Freud]], and [[Friedrich Nietzsche|Nietzsche]]. Intere

The Story of Gor

Gor first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2002, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2019, when 13 Gors were born — ranking #6,404 that year. As of 2026, Gor ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, gradually rising (+7%). In total, more than 128 Gors have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gor

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gor is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Gore
  • Goar
  • Gaur
  • Gorr
  • Ghor
  • Gar
  • Gower
  • Gaar
  • Gahr
  • Gauer
  • Gohr
  • Gear

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gor

What does the name Gor mean?
Gor is the fictional setting for a series of sword and planet novels written by philosophy professor John Lange, writing as John Norman. The setting was first described in the 1966 novel Tarnsman of Gor. The series is inspired by science fantasy pulp fiction works by Edgar Rice Burroughs, such as the Barsoom series. It also includes erotica and philosophical content.
How popular is Gor in 2026?
In 2026, Gor ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.
When was Gor most popular?
Gor reached its peak popularity in 2019, ranking #6,404 that year with 13 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gor most popular?
Gor has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gor.
Is Gor a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gor is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Gor?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gor include Ezekeil, Hyder, Leangelo. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gor

Gor is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2002 and has accumulated 128 births in the dataset. Gor's peak popularity came in 2019 when it ranked #6,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Gor's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.