Gideon vs Edgar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rich spear, lucky warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Edgar Rank #460

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #460 for Edgar.

Is Gideon or Edgar more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edgar at #460 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Edgar mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Edgar means "rich spear, lucky warrior" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Edgar boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Edgar is primarily a boy name.