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Mathias vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mathias

Boy #338 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Portuguese French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#338
Total SSA Count
1,031
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Mathias Rank #338
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #338 for Mathias.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mathias or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mathias at #338 in the United States.

What do Mathias and Gideon mean?

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

Are Mathias and Gideon boy or girl names?

Mathias is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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