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Gideon vs Robert

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

Robert

Boy #90 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright fame"

Origin: Old High German (hrod + beraht)

Cultural Roots

English French German Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
3,785
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

24 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Robert Rank #90

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Robert more popular?

Robert is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Robert mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Robert means "bright fame" (Old High German (hrod + beraht) origin).

Are Gideon and Robert boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Robert is primarily a boy name.

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