Boyd vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boyd

Boy #2,215 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blond, yellow-haired"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic buidhe

Scottish Irish American Australian

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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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Boyd Rank #2,215

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2215 for Boyd.

Is Boyd or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Boyd at #2215 in the United States.

What do Boyd and Gideon mean?

Boyd means "blond, yellow-haired" (Scottish Gaelic buidhe origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Boyd and Gideon boy or girl names?

Boyd is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.