Gideon vs Ethan

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 #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Gideon Rank #332

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ethan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Ethan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.