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Gideon vs Andres

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

Andres

Boy #197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#197
Total SSA Count
1,806
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Andres Rank #197

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Andres more popular?

Andres is more popular, ranked #197 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Andres mean?

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

Are Gideon and Andres boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Andres is primarily a boy name.

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