Gideon vs Brandon

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 #230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"broom-covered hill"

Origin: Old English

English American Irish

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Gideon Rank #332

Brandon Rank #230

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Brandon more popular?

Brandon is more popular, ranked #230 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Brandon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Brandon means "broom-covered hill" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Brandon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Brandon is primarily a boy name.