Douglas vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Douglas

Boy #855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark blue water"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Canadian

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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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Douglas Rank #855

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #855 for Douglas.

Is Douglas or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Douglas at #855 in the United States.

What do Douglas and Gideon mean?

Douglas means "dark blue water" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Douglas and Gideon boy or girl names?

Douglas is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.