Gideon vs Wilbur

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 #2,964 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute fortress, determined will"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Gideon Rank #332

Wilbur Rank #2,964

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2964 for Wilbur.

Is Gideon or Wilbur more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wilbur at #2964 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Wilbur mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Wilbur means "resolute fortress, determined will" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Wilbur boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Wilbur is primarily a boy name.