Gideon vs Hugh

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 #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Gideon Rank #332

Hugh Rank #765

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Gideon or Hugh more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Hugh mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Hugh boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Hugh is primarily a boy name.