Gideon vs Earnest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, sincere, determined"

Origin: Old English word name

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Gideon Rank #332

Earnest Rank #5,461

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5461 for Earnest.

Is Gideon or Earnest more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Earnest at #5461 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Earnest mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Earnest means "serious, sincere, determined" (Old English word name origin).

Are Gideon and Earnest boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Earnest is primarily a boy name.