Gideon vs Simeon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,142 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"one who hears, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Simeon Rank #1,142

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1142 for Simeon.

Is Gideon or Simeon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Simeon at #1142 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Simeon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Simeon means "one who hears, God has heard" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Simeon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Simeon is primarily a boy name.