Albert vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Albert

Boy #607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble bright (adal + beraht)"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Albert Rank #607

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #607 for Albert.

Is Albert or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Albert at #607 in the United States.

What do Albert and Gideon mean?

Albert means "noble bright (adal + beraht)" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Albert and Gideon boy or girl names?

Albert is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.