Milton vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Milton

Boy #1,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mill town, settlement by the mill"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Milton Rank #1,429

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1429 for Milton.

Is Milton or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Milton at #1429 in the United States.

What do Milton and Gideon mean?

Milton means "mill town, settlement by the mill" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Milton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Milton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.