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Gideon vs Nick

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

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

Cultural Roots

English American Greek Australian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,422
Total SSA Count
130
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

44 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Nick Rank #1,422

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1422 for Nick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Nick more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Nick mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin).

Are Gideon and Nick boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Nick is primarily a boy name.

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