Joseph vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joseph

Boy #32 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God will increase, he will add"

Origin: Hebrew Yosef from yasaf

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Joseph Rank #32

Gideon Rank #332

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Joseph or Gideon more popular?

Joseph is more popular, ranked #32 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Joseph and Gideon mean?

Joseph means "God will increase, he will add" (Hebrew Yosef from yasaf origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joseph and Gideon boy or girl names?

Joseph is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.