Gideon vs Cyril

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 #3,001 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lordly, masterful"

Origin: Greek

English Eastern European Greek Slavic Christian

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Gideon Rank #332

Cyril Rank #3,001

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3001 for Cyril.

Is Gideon or Cyril more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cyril at #3001 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Cyril mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Cyril means "lordly, masterful" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Cyril boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Cyril is primarily a boy name.