Gideon vs Elisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Gideon Rank #332

Elisha Rank #851

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #851 for Elisha.

Is Gideon or Elisha more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Elisha at #851 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Elisha mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Elisha boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Elisha is primarily a boy name.