Gideon vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Cole Rank #162

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Cole more popular?

Cole is more popular, ranked #162 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Cole mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Cole boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.