Fred vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fred

Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Fred Rank #1,686

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Fred or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Fred and Gideon mean?

Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fred and Gideon boy or girl names?

Fred is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.