Gideon vs Herman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Herman Rank #2,654

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Gideon or Herman more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Herman mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Herman boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Herman is primarily a boy name.