Gideon vs Duncan

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 #1,104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish British American

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Gideon Rank #332

Duncan Rank #1,104

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1104 for Duncan.

Is Gideon or Duncan more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Duncan at #1104 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Duncan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Duncan means "dark warrior" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Duncan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Duncan is primarily a boy name.