Gideon vs Zed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #6,081 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"the Lord is righteous"

Origin: Hebrew (via Zedekiah)

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Gideon Rank #332

Zed Rank #6,081

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6081 for Zed.

Is Gideon or Zed more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zed at #6081 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Zed mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Zed means "the Lord is righteous" (Hebrew (via Zedekiah) origin).

Are Gideon and Zed boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Zed is primarily a boy name.