Gideon vs Rue

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,242 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"herb of grace, regret"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Rue Rank #1,242

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1242 for Rue.

Is Gideon or Rue more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rue at #1242 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Rue mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Rue means "herb of grace, regret" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Rue boy or girl names?

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