Gideon vs Clifford

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 #1,343 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller by the cliff ford"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Clifford Rank #1,343

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1343 for Clifford.

Is Gideon or Clifford more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clifford at #1343 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clifford mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Clifford means "dweller by the cliff ford" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Clifford boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Clifford is primarily a boy name.