Elisha vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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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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Elisha Rank #851

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Elisha or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Gideon mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elisha and Gideon boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.