Gideon vs Calvin

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 #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bald, hairless"

Origin: Latin

English American French

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Gideon Rank #332

Calvin Rank #140

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Calvin more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Calvin mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Calvin means "bald, hairless" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Calvin boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Calvin is primarily a boy name.