Gideon vs Kieran

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

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Gideon Rank #332

Kieran Rank #441

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Gideon or Kieran more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Kieran mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin).

Are Gideon and Kieran boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Kieran is primarily a boy name.