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George vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

George Rank #123
Gideon Rank #332

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is George or Gideon more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do George and Gideon mean?

George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are George and Gideon boy or girl names?

George is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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