Dan vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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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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Dan Rank #1,931

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Gideon mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dan and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.