Gideon vs Sidney

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 #1,374 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Saint Denis"

Origin: Anglo-Norman French

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Gideon Rank #332

Sidney Rank #1,374

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1374 for Sidney.

Is Gideon or Sidney more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sidney at #1374 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sidney mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sidney means "from Saint Denis" (Anglo-Norman French origin).

Are Gideon and Sidney boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Sidney is primarily a boy name.