Gideon vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Gideon Rank #332

Ken Rank #3,299

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Gideon or Ken more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ken mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Ken boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.