Gideon vs Forrest

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 #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Forrest Rank #408

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Gideon or Forrest more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Forrest mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Forrest boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.