Gideon vs Gustav

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

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Gideon Rank #332

Gustav Rank #3,344

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3344 for Gustav.

Is Gideon or Gustav more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gustav at #3344 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gustav mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Gustav boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Gustav is primarily a boy name.