Gideon vs Edward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #228 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wealthy guardian"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Edward Rank #228

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Edward more popular?

Edward is more popular, ranked #228 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Edward mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Edward means "wealthy guardian" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Edward boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Edward is primarily a boy name.