Gideon vs Frederic

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,888 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler, peaceful power"

Origin: Old Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Frederic Rank #2,888

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2888 for Frederic.

Is Gideon or Frederic more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Frederic at #2888 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Frederic mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Frederic means "peaceful ruler, peaceful power" (Old Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Frederic boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Frederic is primarily a boy name.