Gideon vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Ben Rank #802

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #802 for Ben.

Is Gideon or Ben more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ben at #802 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ben mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Ben boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ben is primarily a boy name.