Major vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Major

Boy #581 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"greater, superior"

Origin: Latin

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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Major Rank #581

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #581 for Major.

Is Major or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Major at #581 in the United States.

What do Major and Gideon mean?

Major means "greater, superior" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Major and Gideon boy or girl names?

Major is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.