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Hiro vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hiro

Boy #2,121 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"generous, tolerant"

Origin: Japanese kanji 寛

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Japanese-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,121
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hiro Rank #2,121
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2121 for Hiro.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hiro or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hiro at #2121 in the United States.

What do Hiro and Gideon mean?

Hiro means "generous, tolerant" (Japanese kanji 寛 origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hiro and Gideon boy or girl names?

Hiro is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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