Ephraim vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ephraim

Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ephraim Rank #982

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Is Ephraim or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Ephraim and Gideon mean?

Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ephraim and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ephraim is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.