Gideon vs Floyd

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 #2,176 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"anglicization of Welsh Llwyd"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American African-American

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Gideon Rank #332

Floyd Rank #2,176

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2176 for Floyd.

Is Gideon or Floyd more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Floyd at #2176 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Floyd mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Floyd means "anglicization of Welsh Llwyd" (Welsh origin).

Are Gideon and Floyd boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Floyd is primarily a boy name.