Erick vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erick

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian German English American Spanish

8 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Erick Rank #333

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #333 for Erick.

Is Erick or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Erick at #333 in the United States.

What do Erick and Gideon mean?

Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Erick and Gideon boy or girl names?

Erick is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.