Gideon vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Gideon Rank #332

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gideon or Gerald more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gerald mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Gerald boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.