Gideon vs West

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 #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

West Rank #1,339

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1339 for West.

Is Gideon or West more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do Gideon and West mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and West boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. West is primarily a boy name.