Gideon vs Horace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,423 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"relating to time or the hours"

Origin: Latin hora (time)

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Gideon Rank #332

Horace Rank #5,423

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5423 for Horace.

Is Gideon or Horace more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Horace at #5423 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Horace mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Horace means "relating to time or the hours" (Latin hora (time) origin).

Are Gideon and Horace boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Horace is primarily a boy name.