Brody vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Gideon Rank #332

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Gideon more popular?

Brody is more popular, ranked #224 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Brody and Gideon mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Brody and Gideon boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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