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Gideon vs Logan

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

All Clear

Logan

Boy #46 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Little hollow; from the little hollow place"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#46
Total SSA Count
6,267
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Logan Rank #46

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Logan more popular?

Logan is more popular, ranked #46 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Logan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Logan means "Little hollow; from the little hollow place" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Logan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Logan is primarily a boy name.

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