Eric vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Eric Rank #252

Gideon Rank #332

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Eric or Gideon more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Eric and Gideon mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eric and Gideon boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.