Gideon vs King

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 #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Gideon Rank #332

King Rank #343

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #343 for King.

Is Gideon or King more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Gideon and King mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and King boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.