James vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English Scottish Biblical

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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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James Rank #5

Gideon Rank #332

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is James or Gideon more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do James and Gideon mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are James and Gideon boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.