Gideon vs Layton

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 #693 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"herb farm, meadow settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Layton Rank #693

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #693 for Layton.

Is Gideon or Layton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Layton at #693 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Layton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Layton means "herb farm, meadow settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Layton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Layton is primarily a boy name.