Gideon vs James

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 #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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Gideon Rank #332

James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and James mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and James boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.