Gideon vs Colin

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 #335 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"young dog, whelp"

Origin: Irish/Scottish Gaelic

English Irish Scottish American

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Gideon Rank #332

Colin Rank #335

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #335 for Colin.

Is Gideon or Colin more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Colin at #335 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Colin mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Colin means "young dog, whelp" (Irish/Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Colin boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Colin is primarily a boy name.