Mathew vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Mathew Rank #941

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #941 for Mathew.

Is Mathew or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mathew at #941 in the United States.

What do Mathew and Gideon mean?

Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mathew and Gideon boy or girl names?

Mathew is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.