Gideon vs Wilfred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #5,034 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"desiring peace, will and peace"

Origin: Old English

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Gideon Rank #332

Wilfred Rank #5,034

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5034 for Wilfred.

Is Gideon or Wilfred more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wilfred at #5034 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Wilfred mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Wilfred means "desiring peace, will and peace" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Wilfred boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Wilfred is primarily a boy name.