Gideon vs Mac

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 #696 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"son of"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Gideon Rank #332

Mac Rank #696

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #696 for Mac.

Is Gideon or Mac more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mac at #696 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mac mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mac means "son of" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Mac boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Mac is primarily a boy name.