Monroe vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Monroe

Boy #1,282 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the mouth of the Roe river"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish 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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Monroe Rank #1,282

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1282 for Monroe.

Is Monroe or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Monroe at #1282 in the United States.

What do Monroe and Gideon mean?

Monroe means "from the mouth of the Roe river" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Monroe and Gideon boy or girl names?

Monroe is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.