Gideon vs Sullivan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Gideon Rank #332

Sullivan Rank #340

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Gideon or Sullivan more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sullivan mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.