Franklin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Franklin

Boy #389 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free man, freeholder of land"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Franklin Rank #389

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #389 for Franklin.

Is Franklin or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Franklin at #389 in the United States.

What do Franklin and Gideon mean?

Franklin means "free man, freeholder of land" (Middle English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Franklin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Franklin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.