Gideon vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Xander mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Xander boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.