Gideon vs Bud

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 #6,573 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"brother, friend"

Origin: American English informal

American English

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Gideon Rank #332

Bud Rank #6,573

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6573 for Bud.

Is Gideon or Bud more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Bud at #6573 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Bud mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Bud means "brother, friend" (American English informal origin).

Are Gideon and Bud boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Bud is primarily a boy name.