Maurice vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maurice

Boy #932 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dark-skinned, Moorish"

Origin: Latin

French 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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Maurice Rank #932

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #932 for Maurice.

Is Maurice or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Maurice at #932 in the United States.

What do Maurice and Gideon mean?

Maurice means "dark-skinned, Moorish" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maurice and Gideon boy or girl names?

Maurice is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.