Gideon vs Howard

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 #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Howard Rank #1,056

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Gideon or Howard more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Howard mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Howard boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.