Charles vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charles

Boy #51 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Charles Rank #51

Gideon Rank #332

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Charles or Gideon more popular?

Charles is more popular, ranked #51 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Charles and Gideon mean?

Charles means "free man" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charles and Gideon boy or girl names?

Charles is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.