Gideon vs Sidney

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,726 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wide island"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Sidney Rank #1,726

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1726 for Sidney.

Is Gideon or Sidney more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sidney at #1726 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sidney mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sidney means "wide island" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Sidney boy or girl names?

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