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Andy vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andy

Boy #489 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#489
Total SSA Count
628
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #489 for Andy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Andy at #489 in the United States.

What do Andy and Gideon mean?

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

Are Andy and Gideon boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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