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Gideon vs Hiro

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Hiro Rank #2,121

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Hiro more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Hiro mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin).

Are Gideon and Hiro boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Hiro is primarily a boy name.

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