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Gideon vs Patrick

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

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Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Patrick mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Patrick boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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