Hughes vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hughes

Boy #4,901 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"mind, intellect, spirit"

Origin: Germanic

English Welsh American Irish

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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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Hughes Rank #4,901

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4901 for Hughes.

Is Hughes or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hughes at #4901 in the United States.

What do Hughes and Gideon mean?

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

Are Hughes and Gideon boy or girl names?

Hughes is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.