Jake vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jake

Boy #423 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"may God protect"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Jake Rank #423

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #423 for Jake.

Is Jake or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jake at #423 in the United States.

What do Jake and Gideon mean?

Jake means "may God protect" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jake and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jake is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.