Gideon vs Sean

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 #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Gideon Rank #332

Sean Rank #437

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Gideon or Sean more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sean mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Gideon and Sean boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Sean is primarily a boy name.