Gideon vs Saul

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Gideon Rank #332

Saul Rank #560

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #560 for Saul.

Is Gideon or Saul more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Saul at #560 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Saul mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin).

Are Gideon and Saul boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Saul is primarily a boy name.