Gideon vs Dan

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 #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

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Gideon Rank #332

Dan Rank #1,931

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Gideon or Dan more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Dan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.