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Gideon vs Andrew

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

Andrew

Boy #68 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"manly, brave"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English Scottish American Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68
Total SSA Count
4,772
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Andrew Rank #68

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Andrew more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Andrew mean?

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

Are Gideon and Andrew boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Andrew is primarily a boy name.

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