Luther vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luther

Boy #1,499 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous army, warrior people"

Origin: Old High German

German English 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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Luther Rank #1,499

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1499 for Luther.

Is Luther or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Luther at #1499 in the United States.

What do Luther and Gideon mean?

Luther means "famous army, warrior people" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Luther and Gideon boy or girl names?

Luther is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.