Gideon vs Ward

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Ward Rank #3,309

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Gideon or Ward more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ward mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Ward boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ward is primarily a boy name.