Edward vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edward

Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

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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Edward Rank #228

Gideon Rank #332

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Edward or Gideon more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Edward and Gideon mean?

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

Are Edward and Gideon boy or girl names?

Edward is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.