Gideon vs Harold

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 #991 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army ruler, power of the army"

Origin: Old English

English Scandinavian American

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Gideon Rank #332

Harold Rank #991

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #991 for Harold.

Is Gideon or Harold more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Harold at #991 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Harold mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Harold means "army ruler, power of the army" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Harold boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Harold is primarily a boy name.