Abe vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abe

Boy #2,424 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"exalted father"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Abe Rank #2,424

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2424 for Abe.

Is Abe or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Abe at #2424 in the United States.

What do Abe and Gideon mean?

Abe means "exalted father" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abe and Gideon boy or girl names?

Abe is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.