Gideon vs Vernon

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 #1,557 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alder grove"

Origin: Gaulish/Norman French

English French American

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Gideon Rank #332

Vernon Rank #1,557

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1557 for Vernon.

Is Gideon or Vernon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Vernon at #1557 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Vernon mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Vernon means "alder grove" (Gaulish/Norman French origin).

Are Gideon and Vernon boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Vernon is primarily a boy name.