Gideon vs Clarence

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 #1,563 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Clarence Rank #1,563

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1563 for Clarence.

Is Gideon or Clarence more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clarence at #1563 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clarence mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Clarence means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Clarence boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Clarence is primarily a boy name.