Gideon vs Edmund

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,184 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"prosperity protector"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Edmund Rank #1,184

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1184 for Edmund.

Is Gideon or Edmund more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edmund at #1184 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Edmund mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Edmund means "prosperity protector" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Edmund boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Edmund is primarily a boy name.