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Gideon vs Andre

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Andre

Boy #351 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

French Portuguese Brazilian African American West African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#351
Total SSA Count
961
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Andre Rank #351

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #351 for Andre.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Andre more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Andre at #351 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Andre mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Andre means "manly, brave" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Andre boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Andre is primarily a boy name.

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