Gideon vs Palmer

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 #1,079 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pilgrim, palm branch bearer"

Origin: Old French

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Palmer Rank #1,079

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1079 for Palmer.

Is Gideon or Palmer more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Palmer at #1079 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Palmer mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Palmer means "pilgrim, palm branch bearer" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Palmer boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Palmer is primarily a boy name.