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Gideon vs Pearson

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

Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Pearson Rank #2,768

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2768 for Pearson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Pearson more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Pearson at #2768 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Pearson mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Pearson means "son of Piers (Peter)" (English patronymic origin).

Are Gideon and Pearson boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Pearson is primarily a boy name.

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