Jefferson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jefferson

Boy #711 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace"

Origin: Old English via Germanic

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #711
Total SSA Count: 374
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #332
Total SSA Count: 1,042
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jefferson Rank #711

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #711 for Jefferson.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jefferson or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jefferson at #711 in the United States.

What do Jefferson and Gideon mean?

Jefferson means "son of Jeffrey, son of God's peace" (Old English via Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jefferson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jefferson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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