Elder vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elder

Boy #2,412 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"older, senior in wisdom"

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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Elder Rank #2,412

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2412 for Elder.

Is Elder or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Elder at #2412 in the United States.

What do Elder and Gideon mean?

Elder means "older, senior in wisdom" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elder and Gideon boy or girl names?

Elder is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.