Gideon vs Kenyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

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Gideon Rank #332

Kenyon Rank #3,739

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Gideon or Kenyon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Kenyon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin).

Are Gideon and Kenyon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Kenyon is primarily a boy name.