Edwin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

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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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Edwin Rank #383

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #383 for Edwin.

Is Edwin or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Edwin and Gideon mean?

Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edwin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Edwin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.