Gideon vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Samuel mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Samuel boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.