Holden vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Holden

Boy #281 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"deep valley; hollow valley"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Holden Rank #281

Gideon Rank #332

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Holden or Gideon more popular?

Holden is more popular, ranked #281 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Holden and Gideon mean?

Holden means "deep valley; hollow valley" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Holden and Gideon boy or girl names?

Holden is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.