Gideon vs Arlan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,775 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Old Irish

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Gideon Rank #332

Arlan Rank #2,775

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2775 for Arlan.

Is Gideon or Arlan more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Arlan at #2775 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Arlan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Arlan means "pledge, oath" (Old Irish origin).

Are Gideon and Arlan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Arlan is primarily a boy name.