Henry vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Henry

Boy #6 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler, estate ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Henry Rank #6

Gideon Rank #332

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Henry or Gideon more popular?

Henry is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Henry and Gideon mean?

Henry means "home ruler, estate ruler" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Henry and Gideon boy or girl names?

Henry is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.