Gideon vs Riley

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 #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Riley mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Gideon and Riley boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.