Gideon vs Zander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Zander Rank #379

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Gideon or Zander more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Zander mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Zander boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Zander is primarily a boy name.