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Gideon vs Randolph

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
Randolph Rank #5,592

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5592 for Randolph.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Randolph more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Randolph at #5592 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Randolph mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Randolph means "shield-wolf" (Old Norse (rand + ulfr) origin).

Are Gideon and Randolph boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Randolph is primarily a boy name.

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