Benson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benson

Boy #436 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Benedict/Benjamin"

Origin: English

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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Benson Rank #436

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #436 for Benson.

Is Benson or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Benson at #436 in the United States.

What do Benson and Gideon mean?

Benson means "son of Benedict/Benjamin" (English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Benson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Benson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.