Gideon vs Jared

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 #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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Gideon Rank #332

Jared Rank #394

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Gideon or Jared more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Jared mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Jared boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Jared is primarily a boy name.