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Andre vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
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

Andre Rank #351
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #351 for Andre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andre or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Andre and Gideon mean?

Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Andre and Gideon boy or girl names?

Andre is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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