Gideon vs Fredrick

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 #1,656 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Old High German

English American German Scandinavian

8 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Fredrick Rank #1,656

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1656 for Fredrick.

Is Gideon or Fredrick more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fredrick at #1656 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Fredrick mean?

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

Are Gideon and Fredrick boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Fredrick is primarily a boy name.