Gideon vs Benjamin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Benjamin Rank #11

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Benjamin more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Benjamin mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Benjamin boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Benjamin is primarily a boy name.