Gideon vs Reid

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 #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Reid Rank #300

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Reid more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Reid mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Reid boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Reid is primarily a boy name.