Emmet vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmet

Boy #1,596 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"universal, whole"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emmet Rank #1,596

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1596 for Emmet.

Is Emmet or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Emmet at #1596 in the United States.

What do Emmet and Gideon mean?

Emmet means "universal, whole" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmet and Gideon boy or girl names?

Emmet is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.