Gideon vs Ernie

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 #6,387 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"serious, earnest"

Origin: Old High German

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Gideon Rank #332

Ernie Rank #6,387

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6387 for Ernie.

Is Gideon or Ernie more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ernie at #6387 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ernie mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ernie means "serious, earnest" (Old High German origin).

Are Gideon and Ernie boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ernie is primarily a boy name.