Gideon vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Jerry Rank #868

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #868 for Jerry.

Is Gideon or Jerry more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jerry at #868 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Jerry mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Jerry boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.