Gideon vs Dayton

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 #1,190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright settlement, day town"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Dayton Rank #1,190

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1190 for Dayton.

Is Gideon or Dayton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dayton at #1190 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dayton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dayton means "bright settlement, day town" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Dayton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Dayton is primarily a boy name.