Boone vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boone

Boy #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"good, blessing"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boone Rank #535

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #535 for Boone.

Is Boone or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Boone at #535 in the United States.

What do Boone and Gideon mean?

Boone means "good, blessing" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boone and Gideon boy or girl names?

Boone is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.