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Judd vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Judd

Boy #1,411 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"praised (from Judah/Yehuda)"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,411
Total SSA Count
132
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Judd Rank #1,411
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1411 for Judd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Judd or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Judd at #1411 in the United States.

What do Judd and Gideon mean?

Judd means "praised (from Judah/Yehuda)" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Judd and Gideon boy or girl names?

Judd is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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