Gideon vs Irving

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 #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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Gideon Rank #332

Irving Rank #1,618

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Gideon or Irving more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Irving mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin).

Are Gideon and Irving boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Irving is primarily a boy name.