Gideon vs Philip

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lover of horses"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Philip Rank #522

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #522 for Philip.

Is Gideon or Philip more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Philip at #522 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Philip mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Philip means "lover of horses" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Philip boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Philip is primarily a boy name.