Gideon vs Giles

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 #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Gideon Rank #332

Giles Rank #5,104

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Gideon or Giles more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Giles mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin).

Are Gideon and Giles boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Giles is primarily a boy name.