Gideon vs Colby

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 #582 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark man's settlement, coal-black farm"

Origin: Old Norse

English American Scandinavian

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Gideon Rank #332

Colby Rank #582

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #582 for Colby.

Is Gideon or Colby more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Colby at #582 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Colby mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Colby means "dark man's settlement, coal-black farm" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Colby boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Colby is primarily a boy name.