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Elliott vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Elliott Rank #163
Gideon Rank #332

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Gideon more popular?

Elliott is more popular, ranked #163 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Gideon mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elliott and Gideon boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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