Gideon vs Gene

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 #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Gene Rank #1,910

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gideon or Gene more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gene mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Gene boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Gene is primarily a boy name.