Gideon vs Nehemiah

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 #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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Gideon Rank #332

Nehemiah Rank #427

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Gideon or Nehemiah more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Nehemiah mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Nehemiah boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Nehemiah is primarily a boy name.