Ariel vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ariel

Boy #512 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"lion of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew Israeli American Spanish

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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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Ariel Rank #512

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #512 for Ariel.

Is Ariel or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ariel at #512 in the United States.

What do Ariel and Gideon mean?

Ariel means "lion of God" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ariel and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ariel is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.