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Gideon vs Mathias

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Mathias Rank #338

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #338 for Mathias.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Mathias more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mathias mean?

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

Are Gideon and Mathias boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Mathias is primarily a boy name.

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