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Andrew vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
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

Andrew Rank #68
Gideon Rank #332

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Gideon more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Gideon mean?

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

Are Andrew and Gideon boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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