Gideon vs Joshua

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 #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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Gideon Rank #332

Joshua Rank #57

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Joshua more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Joshua mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Joshua boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Joshua is primarily a boy name.