Giles vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giles

Boy #5,104 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"young goat"

Origin: Greek (aigidion)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Giles Rank #5,104

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5104 for Giles.

Is Giles or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Giles at #5104 in the United States.

What do Giles and Gideon mean?

Giles means "young goat" (Greek (aigidion) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Giles and Gideon boy or girl names?

Giles is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.