Allen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Allen

Boy #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish Irish Welsh

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Allen Rank #574

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Allen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Allen and Gideon mean?

Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Allen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Allen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.