Gideon vs Rufus

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 #4,188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"red-haired, auburn-haired"

Origin: Latin

English American Ancient Roman European

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Gideon Rank #332

Rufus Rank #4,188

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4188 for Rufus.

Is Gideon or Rufus more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rufus at #4188 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Rufus mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Rufus means "red-haired, auburn-haired" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Rufus boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Rufus is primarily a boy name.