Gideon vs Frederick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Frederick Rank #424

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Gideon or Frederick more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Frederick mean?

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

Are Gideon and Frederick boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Frederick is primarily a boy name.