Gideon vs Dawson

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 #139 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of David"

Origin: English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Dawson Rank #139

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Dawson more popular?

Dawson is more popular, ranked #139 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dawson mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dawson means "son of David" (English origin).

Are Gideon and Dawson boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Dawson is primarily a boy name.