Gideon vs Malcom

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 #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Gideon Rank #332

Malcom Rank #1,750

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1750 for Malcom.

Is Gideon or Malcom more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Malcom at #1750 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Malcom mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Malcom boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.