Elijah vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elijah

Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Elijah Rank #8

Gideon Rank #332

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Elijah or Gideon more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Elijah and Gideon mean?

Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elijah and Gideon boy or girl names?

Elijah is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.