Hunter vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

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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Hunter Rank #128

Gideon Rank #332

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Hunter or Gideon more popular?

Hunter is more popular, ranked #128 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Gideon mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hunter and Gideon boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.