Donald vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donald

Boy #673 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the world"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Donald Rank #673

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #673 for Donald.

Is Donald or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Donald at #673 in the United States.

What do Donald and Gideon mean?

Donald means "ruler of the world" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Donald and Gideon boy or girl names?

Donald is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.