Gideon vs Clifton

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 #1,756 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cliff settlement"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Clifton Rank #1,756

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Is Gideon or Clifton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clifton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Clifton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Clifton is primarily a boy name.