Harris vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harris

Boy #1,322 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Harry, home ruler"

Origin: English

English American Scottish

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Harris Rank #1,322

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1322 for Harris.

Is Harris or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Harris at #1322 in the United States.

What do Harris and Gideon mean?

Harris means "son of Harry, home ruler" (English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Harris and Gideon boy or girl names?

Harris is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.