David vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

David

Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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David Rank #31

Gideon Rank #332

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is David or Gideon more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do David and Gideon mean?

David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are David and Gideon boy or girl names?

David is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.