Gideon vs Elmer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble and famous"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Elmer Rank #1,169

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1169 for Elmer.

Is Gideon or Elmer more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Elmer at #1169 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Elmer mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Elmer means "noble and famous" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Elmer boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Elmer is primarily a boy name.