Gideon vs Roy

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 #542 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red (hair color)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American Dutch

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Gideon Rank #332

Roy Rank #542

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #542 for Roy.

Is Gideon or Roy more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Roy at #542 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Roy mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Roy means "red (hair color)" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Roy boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Roy is primarily a boy name.