Herman vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Herman

Boy #2,654 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"army man, soldier"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Herman Rank #2,654

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2654 for Herman.

Is Herman or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Herman at #2654 in the United States.

What do Herman and Gideon mean?

Herman means "army man, soldier" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Herman and Gideon boy or girl names?

Herman is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.