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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Girl #49,197 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fortunate warrior"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Edgar Rank #49,197

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #49197 for Edgar.

Is Gideon or Edgar more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edgar at #49197 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Edgar mean?

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

Are Gideon and Edgar boy or girl names?

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