Ken vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ken Rank #3,299

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3299 for Ken.

Is Ken or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Gideon mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ken and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.