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Charley vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Charley Rank #1,838
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1838 for Charley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charley or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Charley at #1838 in the United States.

What do Charley and Gideon mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Charley and Gideon boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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