Gideon vs Chester

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 #1,657 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortress, walled Roman camp"

Origin: Latin

English American British

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Gideon Rank #332

Chester Rank #1,657

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1657 for Chester.

Is Gideon or Chester more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Chester at #1657 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Chester mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Chester means "fortress, walled Roman camp" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Chester boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Chester is primarily a boy name.