Gideon vs Shepherd

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 #311 Most Popular 2 Syllables

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Shepherd Rank #311

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Shepherd more popular?

Shepherd is more popular, ranked #311 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Shepherd mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Shepherd boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Shepherd is primarily a boy name.