Dewey vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dewey

Boy #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Dewey Rank #3,607

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Dewey or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Dewey and Gideon mean?

Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dewey and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dewey is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.