Gideon vs Rafael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #222 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Rafael Rank #222

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Rafael more popular?

Rafael is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Rafael mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Rafael means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Rafael boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Rafael is primarily a boy name.