Irving vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irving

Boy #1,618 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"green river, fresh water"

Origin: Brythonic Celtic

Scottish English American Jewish-American

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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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Irving Rank #1,618

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1618 for Irving.

Is Irving or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Irving at #1618 in the United States.

What do Irving and Gideon mean?

Irving means "green river, fresh water" (Brythonic Celtic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irving and Gideon boy or girl names?

Irving is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.