Arnold vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arnold

Boy #1,694 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eagle power, eagle ruler"

Origin: Germanic

German English American Flemish

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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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Arnold Rank #1,694

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1694 for Arnold.

Is Arnold or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Arnold at #1694 in the United States.

What do Arnold and Gideon mean?

Arnold means "eagle power, eagle ruler" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arnold and Gideon boy or girl names?

Arnold is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.