Nathan vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Nathan Rank #62

Gideon Rank #332

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Nathan or Gideon more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Gideon mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nathan and Gideon boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.