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Gideon vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Adam mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Gideon and Adam boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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