Hayden vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hayden

Boy #154 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"hay valley, hedged valley"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Hayden Rank #154

Gideon Rank #332

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Hayden or Gideon more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Hayden and Gideon mean?

Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hayden and Gideon boy or girl names?

Hayden is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.