Gideon vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Nicolas mean?

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

Are Gideon and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.