Homer vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Homer

Boy #4,124 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, hostage"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Homer Rank #4,124

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4124 for Homer.

Is Homer or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Homer at #4124 in the United States.

What do Homer and Gideon mean?

Homer means "pledge, hostage" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Homer and Gideon boy or girl names?

Homer is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.