Newton vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Newton

Boy #3,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"new town"

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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Newton Rank #3,968

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3968 for Newton.

Is Newton or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Newton at #3968 in the United States.

What do Newton and Gideon mean?

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

Are Newton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Newton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.