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Gideon vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and George mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and George boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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