Jacob vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacob

Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jacob Rank #41

Gideon Rank #332

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Jacob or Gideon more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Jacob and Gideon mean?

Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacob and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jacob is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.