Asa vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Asa Rank #475

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #475 for Asa.

Is Asa or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Asa and Gideon mean?

Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Asa and Gideon boy or girl names?

Asa is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.