Gideon vs Houston

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Boy #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Hugh's settlement, town"

Origin: Old English via Scottish

American English Southern American

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Gideon Rank #332

Houston Rank #704

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #704 for Houston.

Is Gideon or Houston more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Houston at #704 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Houston mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Houston means "Hugh's settlement, town" (Old English via Scottish origin).

Are Gideon and Houston boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Houston is primarily a boy name.