Gideon vs Theo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #4,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Theo Rank #4,494

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4494 for Theo.

Is Gideon or Theo more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Theo at #4494 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Theo mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Theo means "gift of God (short for Theodore/Theodora)" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Theo boy or girl names?

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