Jeff vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeff

Boy #2,932 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"divine peace, God's peace"

Origin: Germanic

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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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Jeff Rank #2,932

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2932 for Jeff.

Is Jeff or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jeff at #2932 in the United States.

What do Jeff and Gideon mean?

Jeff means "divine peace, God's peace" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeff and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jeff is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.