Gideon vs Major

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 #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Major Rank #581

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #581 for Major.

Is Gideon or Major more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Major mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Major boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Major is primarily a boy name.