Ernie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ernie

Boy #6,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, earnest"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Ernie Rank #6,387

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6387 for Ernie.

Is Ernie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ernie at #6387 in the United States.

What do Ernie and Gideon mean?

Ernie means "serious, earnest" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ernie and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ernie is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.