Gideon vs Sylvester

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 #2,106 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"of the forest, wooded"

Origin: Latin

English German Italian Polish Catholic

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Gideon Rank #332

Sylvester Rank #2,106

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2106 for Sylvester.

Is Gideon or Sylvester more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sylvester at #2106 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sylvester mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sylvester means "of the forest, wooded" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Sylvester boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Sylvester is primarily a boy name.