Gideon vs Asher

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #20 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate, prosperous"

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Gideon Rank #332

Asher Rank #20

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Asher more popular?

Asher is more popular, ranked #20 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Asher mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Asher means "fortunate, prosperous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Asher boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Asher is primarily a boy name.