Gideon vs Max

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 #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

English German American Scandinavian

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Gideon Rank #332

Max Rank #175

Max is more popular, ranked #175 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Max more popular?

Max is more popular, ranked #175 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Max mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Max boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.