Gideon vs Shelton

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 #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the ledge farm, shelf settlement"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Shelton Rank #5,094

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5094 for Shelton.

Is Gideon or Shelton more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shelton at #5094 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Shelton mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Shelton means "from the ledge farm, shelf settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Shelton boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Shelton is primarily a boy name.