Gideon vs Griffin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Gideon Rank #332

Griffin Rank #223

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Griffin more popular?

Griffin is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Griffin mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin).

Are Gideon and Griffin boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Griffin is primarily a boy name.