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Adam vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Gideon Rank #332

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Gideon more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Adam and Gideon mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Gideon boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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