Hugh vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hugh

Boy #765 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Irish French

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Hugh Rank #765

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #765 for Hugh.

Is Hugh or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hugh at #765 in the United States.

What do Hugh and Gideon mean?

Hugh means "mind, intellect, spirit" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hugh and Gideon boy or girl names?

Hugh is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.