Gideon vs Alvin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #792 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble friend, elf friend"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Alvin Rank #792

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #792 for Alvin.

Is Gideon or Alvin more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alvin at #792 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alvin mean?

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

Are Gideon and Alvin boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Alvin is primarily a boy name.