Avery vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Avery

Boy #259 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"ruler of the elves"

Origin: Anglo-Saxon/Norman

English American

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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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Avery Rank #259

Gideon Rank #332

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Avery or Gideon more popular?

Avery is more popular, ranked #259 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Avery and Gideon mean?

Avery means "ruler of the elves" (Anglo-Saxon/Norman origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Avery and Gideon boy or girl names?

Avery is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.