Gideon vs Damon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Damon Rank #456

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #456 for Damon.

Is Gideon or Damon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Damon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Damon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Damon is primarily a boy name.