Gideon vs Marcus

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 #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

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Gideon Rank #332

Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Marcus mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Marcus boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.