Gorton \g(o)-rton, gor-ton\ as a boy's name is of Old English origin, and the meaning of Gorton is "settlement near the wedge-shaped piece of land". Also possibly a respelling of Gordon. Gorton has 1 variant form: Gorten. For more information, see also the related name Garton. Baby names that sound like Gorton are Gorden and Gordan. View a list of the 2 names that reference Gorton.