Gideon vs Wells

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 #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Wells Rank #377

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #377 for Wells.

Is Gideon or Wells more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Wells mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Wells boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Wells is primarily a boy name.