Harlan vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harlan

Boy #668 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rocky land, stony ground"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Harlan Rank #668

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #668 for Harlan.

Is Harlan or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Harlan at #668 in the United States.

What do Harlan and Gideon mean?

Harlan means "rocky land, stony ground" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harlan and Gideon boy or girl names?

Harlan is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.