Gideon vs Jackson

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 #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

English American Australian

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Gideon Rank #332

Jackson Rank #35

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Jackson more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Jackson mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin).

Are Gideon and Jackson boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Jackson is primarily a boy name.