Newt vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Newt

Boy #5,464 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"new settlement, new town"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Newt Rank #5,464

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5464 for Newt.

Is Newt or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Newt at #5464 in the United States.

What do Newt and Gideon mean?

Newt means "new settlement, new town" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Newt and Gideon boy or girl names?

Newt is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.