Gideon vs Roderick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Roderick Rank #1,904

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1904 for Roderick.

Is Gideon or Roderick more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Roderick at #1904 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Roderick mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Roderick boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Roderick is primarily a boy name.