Dirk vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dirk

Boy #7,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

Dutch Flemish German American

15 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Dirk Rank #7,133

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #7133 for Dirk.

Is Dirk or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dirk at #7133 in the United States.

What do Dirk and Gideon mean?

Dirk means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dirk and Gideon boy or girl names?

Dirk is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.