Eddie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eddie

Boy #943 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune"

Origin: Old English (via Edward)

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #943
Total SSA Count: 243
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #332
Total SSA Count: 1,042
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Popularity Comparison

Eddie Rank #943

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #943 for Eddie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eddie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Eddie at #943 in the United States.

What do Eddie and Gideon mean?

Eddie means "wealthy guardian, guardian of fortune" (Old English (via Edward) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eddie and Gideon boy or girl names?

Eddie is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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