Gideon vs Ezra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #13 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong, powerful"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Ezra Rank #13

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Ezra more popular?

Ezra is more popular, ranked #13 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ezra mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ezra means "strong, powerful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Ezra boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ezra is primarily a boy name.