Gideon vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Gideon Rank #332

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and David mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Gideon and David boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.