Elliot vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150
Gideon Rank #332

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Gideon more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Gideon mean?

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

Are Elliot and Gideon boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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