Earl vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Earl

Boy #2,165 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"nobleman, warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Earl Rank #2,165

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2165 for Earl.

Is Earl or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Earl at #2165 in the United States.

What do Earl and Gideon mean?

Earl means "nobleman, warrior" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Earl and Gideon boy or girl names?

Earl is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.