Gideon vs Norman

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 #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

English French Scandinavian European

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Gideon Rank #332

Norman Rank #1,313

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Gideon or Norman more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Norman mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Norman boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Norman is primarily a boy name.