Gideon vs Gordon

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 #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Scottish English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Gordon Rank #1,090

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Gideon or Gordon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gordon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Gideon and Gordon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.