Errol vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Errol

Boy #6,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"earl, nobleman"

Origin: English

English Scottish Caribbean American

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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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Errol Rank #6,143

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6143 for Errol.

Is Errol or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Errol at #6143 in the United States.

What do Errol and Gideon mean?

Errol means "earl, nobleman" (English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Errol and Gideon boy or girl names?

Errol is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.