Gideon vs Sherman

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 #4,733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Sherman Rank #4,733

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4733 for Sherman.

Is Gideon or Sherman more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sherman at #4733 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sherman mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sherman means "shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Sherman boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Sherman is primarily a boy name.