Gideon vs Foster

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 #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Foster Rank #1,077

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1077 for Foster.

Is Gideon or Foster more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Foster at #1077 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Foster mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Foster boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Foster is primarily a boy name.