Emmett vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emmett

Boy #119 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, mighty"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emmett Rank #119

Gideon Rank #332

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Emmett or Gideon more popular?

Emmett is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Emmett and Gideon mean?

Emmett means "strong, mighty" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emmett and Gideon boy or girl names?

Emmett is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.