Arlan vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlan

Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

American English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arlan Rank #2,775

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Arlan or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Arlan and Gideon mean?

Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlan and Gideon boy or girl names?

Arlan is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.