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Gideon vs Nash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Nash

Boy #240 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"at the ash tree"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#240
Total SSA Count
1,464
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Nash Rank #240

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Nash more popular?

Nash is more popular, ranked #240 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Nash mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Nash means "at the ash tree" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Nash boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Nash is primarily a boy name.

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