Gideon vs Samson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #523 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, like the sun"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Samson Rank #523

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #523 for Samson.

Is Gideon or Samson more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Samson at #523 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Samson mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Samson means "sun, like the sun" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Samson boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Samson is primarily a boy name.