Gideon vs Marcellus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #951 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"little warrior, young Mars"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Marcellus Rank #951

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #951 for Marcellus.

Is Gideon or Marcellus more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marcellus at #951 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Marcellus mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Marcellus means "little warrior, young Mars" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Marcellus boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Marcellus is primarily a boy name.