Gideon vs Timothy

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 #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

English American Christian Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Timothy Rank #208

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Timothy more popular?

Timothy is more popular, ranked #208 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Timothy mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Timothy boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.