Joshua vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joshua

Boy #57 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"may God deliver"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English Christian American

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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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Joshua Rank #57

Gideon Rank #332

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Joshua or Gideon more popular?

Joshua is more popular, ranked #57 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Joshua and Gideon mean?

Joshua means "may God deliver" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Joshua and Gideon boy or girl names?

Joshua is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.