Gideon vs Elijah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #8 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Elijah Rank #8

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Elijah more popular?

Elijah is more popular, ranked #8 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Elijah mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Elijah means "the Lord is my God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Elijah boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Elijah is primarily a boy name.