Arthur vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arthur

Boy #105 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bear, bear-like strength"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

English French Welsh British

12 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Arthur Rank #105

Gideon Rank #332

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Arthur or Gideon more popular?

Arthur is more popular, ranked #105 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Arthur and Gideon mean?

Arthur means "bear, bear-like strength" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arthur and Gideon boy or girl names?

Arthur is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.