Gideon vs Allan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, harmony"

Origin: Celtic/Brythonic

Scottish English French American

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Gideon Rank #332

Allan Rank #854

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #854 for Allan.

Is Gideon or Allan more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Allan at #854 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Allan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Allan means "rock, harmony" (Celtic/Brythonic origin).

Are Gideon and Allan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Allan is primarily a boy name.