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Gideon vs Viggo

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Viggo

Boy #1,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Swedish Norwegian Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,980
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Viggo Rank #1,980

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1980 for Viggo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Viggo more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Viggo at #1980 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Viggo mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Viggo means "war, battle" (Old Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Viggo boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Viggo is primarily a boy name.

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