Nick vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nick

Boy #1,422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek Nikolaos

English American Greek Australian European

44 High Risk

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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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Nick Rank #1,422

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1422 for Nick.

Is Nick or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nick at #1422 in the United States.

What do Nick and Gideon mean?

Nick means "victory of the people" (Greek Nikolaos origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nick and Gideon boy or girl names?

Nick is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.