Duke vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Duke

Boy #710 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"leader, military commander"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Duke Rank #710

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #710 for Duke.

Is Duke or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Duke at #710 in the United States.

What do Duke and Gideon mean?

Duke means "leader, military commander" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Duke and Gideon boy or girl names?

Duke is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.