Gideon vs Efraim

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Efraim

Boy #2,234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"fruitfulness (of the land)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian Spanish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,234
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Efraim Rank #2,234

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2234 for Efraim.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Efraim more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Efraim at #2234 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Efraim mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Efraim means "fruitfulness (of the land)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Efraim boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Efraim is primarily a boy name.

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