Gideon vs Mercer

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 #3,081 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth merchant, fabric trader"

Origin: Old French

English American Scottish

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Gideon Rank #332

Mercer Rank #3,081

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3081 for Mercer.

Is Gideon or Mercer more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mercer at #3081 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mercer mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mercer means "cloth merchant, fabric trader" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Mercer boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Mercer is primarily a boy name.