Gideon vs Clay

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 #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

English American Southern American

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Gideon Rank #332

Clay Rank #544

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #544 for Clay.

Is Gideon or Clay more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clay mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Clay boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Clay is primarily a boy name.