Gideon vs Nestor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,712 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"traveler, one who returns home"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Nestor Rank #1,712

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1712 for Nestor.

Is Gideon or Nestor more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nestor at #1712 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Nestor mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Nestor means "traveler, one who returns home" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Nestor boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Nestor is primarily a boy name.