Gideon vs Benton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #1,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the bent grass farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Benton Rank #1,310

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1310 for Benton.

Is Gideon or Benton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Benton at #1310 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Benton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Benton means "from the bent grass farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Benton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Benton is primarily a boy name.