Gideon vs Reed

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 #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Reed Rank #422

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Gideon or Reed more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Reed mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Reed boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.