Daniel vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Daniel Rank #16

Gideon Rank #332

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Daniel or Gideon more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Gideon mean?

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

Are Daniel and Gideon boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.