Gideon vs Rue

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 #5,520 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rue plant, bitter herb"

Origin: Latin via Old French

English French American

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Gideon Rank #332

Rue Rank #5,520

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5520 for Rue.

Is Gideon or Rue more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rue at #5520 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Rue mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Rue means "rue plant, bitter herb" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Rue boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Rue is primarily a boy name.