Gideon vs Malcolm

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 #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Gideon Rank #332

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Malcolm mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.