Jeffrey vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jeffrey

Boy #521 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pledge of peace"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Jeffrey Rank #521

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #521 for Jeffrey.

Is Jeffrey or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jeffrey at #521 in the United States.

What do Jeffrey and Gideon mean?

Jeffrey means "pledge of peace" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jeffrey and Gideon boy or girl names?

Jeffrey is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.