Gideon vs Wayne

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Wayne Rank #687

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Gideon or Wayne more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Wayne mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Wayne boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Wayne is primarily a boy name.