Kenyon vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenyon

Boy #3,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"chief, royal descendant"

Origin: Welsh

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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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Kenyon Rank #3,739

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3739 for Kenyon.

Is Kenyon or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kenyon at #3739 in the United States.

What do Kenyon and Gideon mean?

Kenyon means "chief, royal descendant" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kenyon and Gideon boy or girl names?

Kenyon is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.