Gideon vs Ivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #153 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew (via Slavic)

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Gideon Rank #332

Ivan Rank #153

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Ivan more popular?

Ivan is more popular, ranked #153 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ivan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ivan means "God is gracious" (Hebrew (via Slavic) origin).

Are Gideon and Ivan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ivan is primarily a boy name.