Gideon vs Allen

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 #574 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome, cheerful"

Origin: Celtic

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Gideon Rank #332

Allen Rank #574

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #574 for Allen.

Is Gideon or Allen more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Allen at #574 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Allen mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Allen means "handsome, cheerful" (Celtic origin).

Are Gideon and Allen boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Allen is primarily a boy name.