Gideon vs Shannon

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 #2,609 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"old river, ancient waters"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Gideon Rank #332

Shannon Rank #2,609

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2609 for Shannon.

Is Gideon or Shannon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shannon at #2609 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Shannon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Shannon means "old river, ancient waters" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Shannon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Shannon is primarily a boy name.