Benjamin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Benjamin Rank #11

Gideon Rank #332

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Benjamin or Gideon more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Gideon mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benjamin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.