Gideon vs Dewey

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 #3,607 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

Welsh English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Dewey Rank #3,607

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3607 for Dewey.

Is Gideon or Dewey more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dewey at #3607 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dewey mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dewey means "beloved" (Hebrew via Welsh origin).

Are Gideon and Dewey boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Dewey is primarily a boy name.