Ben vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ben Rank #802

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Ben or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Ben and Gideon mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ben and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.