Gideon vs Evan

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 #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Gideon Rank #332

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Evan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Gideon and Evan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.