Gideon vs Ernest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,085 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, determined, vigorous"

Origin: Old High German

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Gideon Rank #332

Ernest Rank #1,085

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1085 for Ernest.

Is Gideon or Ernest more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ernest at #1085 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ernest mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ernest means "serious, determined, vigorous" (Old High German origin).

Are Gideon and Ernest boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ernest is primarily a boy name.