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Gideon vs Ashby

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

Ashby

Boy #5,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Anglo-Saxon

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,889
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Ashby Rank #5,889

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5889 for Ashby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Ashby more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ashby at #5889 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ashby mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ashby means "ash tree farm, settlement by ash trees" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Ashby boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ashby is primarily a boy name.

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