Gideon vs Fred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,686 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

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Gideon Rank #332

Fred Rank #1,686

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1686 for Fred.

Is Gideon or Fred more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fred at #1686 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Fred mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Fred means "peaceful ruler" (Old High German origin).

Are Gideon and Fred boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Fred is primarily a boy name.