Gideon vs Edson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #332
Total SSA Count: 1,042
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Edson

Boy #1,835 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English (patronymic)

Cultural Roots

English Brazilian Portuguese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #1,835
Total SSA Count: 88
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332

Edson Rank #1,835

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1835 for Edson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Edson more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edson at #1835 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Edson mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Edson means "son of Ed, son of the wealthy guardian" (Old English (patronymic) origin).

Are Gideon and Edson boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Edson is primarily a boy name.

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