Gideon vs Percy

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 #1,256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Percy (Norman place name)"

Origin: Norman French

English American French

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Gideon Rank #332

Percy Rank #1,256

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1256 for Percy.

Is Gideon or Percy more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Percy at #1256 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Percy mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Percy means "from Percy (Norman place name)" (Norman French origin).

Are Gideon and Percy boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Percy is primarily a boy name.