Gideon vs Homer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Homer Rank #4,124

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Gideon or Homer more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Homer mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Homer boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Homer is primarily a boy name.