Gideon vs Mathew

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Mathew Rank #941

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Gideon or Mathew more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mathew mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Mathew boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.