Gideon vs Herbert

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Herbert Rank #2,474

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Gideon or Herbert more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Herbert mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Herbert boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Herbert is primarily a boy name.