Gideon vs Kirby

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #332
Total SSA Count: 1,042
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Bryson Edwin Ismael Finn

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Kirby

Girl #2,537 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"church settlement, village with a church"

Origin: Old Norse kirkja + byr

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,537
Total SSA Count: 70
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Lively Aja Kaiyah Kolbie

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332

Kirby Rank #2,537

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2537 for Kirby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Kirby more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kirby at #2537 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Kirby mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Kirby means "church settlement, village with a church" (Old Norse kirkja + byr origin).

Are Gideon and Kirby boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Kirby is primarily a girl name.

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