Gideon vs Lincoln

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 #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

American British Australian

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Gideon Rank #332

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Lincoln mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.