Gideon vs Oscar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Oscar Rank #217

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Oscar more popular?

Oscar is more popular, ranked #217 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Oscar mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Oscar boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Oscar is primarily a boy name.