Gideon vs Alfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #839 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise counselor"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Alfred Rank #839

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #839 for Alfred.

Is Gideon or Alfred more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alfred at #839 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alfred mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alfred means "wise counselor" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Alfred boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alfred is primarily a boy name.