Gideon vs Mervin

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 #2,414 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"marrow of the sea, sea fortress"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Mervin Rank #2,414

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2414 for Mervin.

Is Gideon or Mervin more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mervin at #2414 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mervin mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mervin means "marrow of the sea, sea fortress" (Welsh origin).

Are Gideon and Mervin boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Mervin is primarily a boy name.