Gideon vs Henry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Henry Rank #6

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Henry more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Henry mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Henry boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Henry is primarily a boy name.