Boston vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boston

Boy #628 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Botolph's town, market town"

Origin: Old 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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Boston Rank #628

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #628 for Boston.

Is Boston or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Boston at #628 in the United States.

What do Boston and Gideon mean?

Boston means "Botolph's town, market town" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boston and Gideon boy or girl names?

Boston is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.