Gideon vs Carl

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 #1,035 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man"

Origin: Old High German 'karl'

English American German Scandinavian

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Gideon Rank #332

Carl Rank #1,035

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1035 for Carl.

Is Gideon or Carl more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Carl at #1035 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Carl mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Carl means "free man" (Old High German 'karl' origin).

Are Gideon and Carl boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Carl is primarily a boy name.