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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Girl #2,583 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"holder of the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Irish Scottish

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Gideon Rank #332

James Rank #2,583

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2583 for James.

Is Gideon or James more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to James at #2583 in the United States.

What do Gideon and James mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). James means "holder of the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and James boy or girl names?

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