Gideon vs Alton

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 #1,572 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old town, settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Alton Rank #1,572

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1572 for Alton.

Is Gideon or Alton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alton at #1572 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alton means "old town, settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Alton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alton is primarily a boy name.