Gideon vs Wallace

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 #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Gideon Rank #332

Wallace Rank #981

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Gideon or Wallace more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Wallace mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Gideon and Wallace boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Wallace is primarily a boy name.