Gideon vs Karl

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 #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Gideon Rank #332

Karl Rank #1,684

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Gideon or Karl more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Karl mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Gideon and Karl boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.