Gideon vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Gideon Rank #332

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Eric mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Eric boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.