Gideon vs Shaw

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 #4,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"thicket, small wood"

Origin: Old English

Scottish English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Shaw Rank #4,307

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4307 for Shaw.

Is Gideon or Shaw more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shaw at #4307 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Shaw mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Shaw means "thicket, small wood" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Shaw boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Shaw is primarily a boy name.