Mike vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mike

Boy #1,011 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God-like"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Mike Rank #1,011

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1011 for Mike.

Is Mike or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mike at #1011 in the United States.

What do Mike and Gideon mean?

Mike means "God-like" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mike and Gideon boy or girl names?

Mike is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.