Karl vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karl

Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

German Scandinavian Austrian Swedish Norwegian

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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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Karl Rank #1,684

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Karl or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Karl and Gideon mean?

Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Karl and Gideon boy or girl names?

Karl is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.