Gustav vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gustav

Boy #3,344 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"staff of the Goths, divine staff"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Swedish German Norwegian Danish Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,344
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gustav Rank #3,344
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3344 for Gustav.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gustav or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gustav at #3344 in the United States.

What do Gustav and Gideon mean?

Gustav means "staff of the Goths, divine staff" (Old Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gustav and Gideon boy or girl names?

Gustav is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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