Nehemiah vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nehemiah

Boy #427 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"comforted by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Hebrew English African-American Christian

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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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Nehemiah Rank #427

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #427 for Nehemiah.

Is Nehemiah or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nehemiah at #427 in the United States.

What do Nehemiah and Gideon mean?

Nehemiah means "comforted by God" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nehemiah and Gideon boy or girl names?

Nehemiah is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.