Gideon vs Paul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Gideon Rank #332

Paul Rank #264

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Paul more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Paul mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin).

Are Gideon and Paul boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Paul is primarily a boy name.