Jared vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jared

Boy #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he who descends, descent"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Mormon/LDS Christian

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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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Jared Rank #394

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #394 for Jared.

Is Jared or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jared at #394 in the United States.

What do Jared and Gideon mean?

Jared means "he who descends, descent" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jared and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jared is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.