Gideon vs Ephraim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #982 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fruitful, doubly fruitful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Ephraim Rank #982

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #982 for Ephraim.

Is Gideon or Ephraim more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ephraim at #982 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ephraim mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ephraim means "fruitful, doubly fruitful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Ephraim boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ephraim is primarily a boy name.