Gideon vs Maxwell

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 #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

Scottish English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Maxwell Rank #182

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Maxwell more popular?

Maxwell is more popular, ranked #182 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Maxwell mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Gideon and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.