King vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African 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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King Rank #343

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #343 for King.

Is King or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Gideon mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are King and Gideon boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.