Herbert vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herbert

Boy #2,474 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright army, famous warrior"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Herbert Rank #2,474

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2474 for Herbert.

Is Herbert or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Herbert at #2474 in the United States.

What do Herbert and Gideon mean?

Herbert means "bright army, famous warrior" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Herbert and Gideon boy or girl names?

Herbert is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.