Gideon vs Ruth

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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Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew American

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Gideon Rank #332

Ruth Rank #172

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Ruth more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ruth mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Ruth boy or girl names?

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