Gideon vs Milton

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 #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Milton Rank #1,429

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Gideon or Milton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Milton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Milton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Milton is primarily a boy name.