Gideon vs Harlan

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 #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gideon Rank #332

Harlan Rank #668

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #668 for Harlan.

Is Gideon or Harlan more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Harlan at #668 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Harlan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Harlan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Harlan is primarily a boy name.