Gideon vs Alden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #577 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old friend, noble friend"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Alden Rank #577

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #577 for Alden.

Is Gideon or Alden more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alden at #577 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alden mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alden means "old friend, noble friend" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Alden boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alden is primarily a boy name.