Gideon vs Wilson

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 #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Wilson Rank #645

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Gideon or Wilson more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Wilson mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin).

Are Gideon and Wilson boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Wilson is primarily a boy name.