Norman vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Norman

Boy #1,313 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man from the north, Northman"

Origin: Old French

English French Scandinavian European

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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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Norman Rank #1,313

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1313 for Norman.

Is Norman or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Norman at #1313 in the United States.

What do Norman and Gideon mean?

Norman means "man from the north, Northman" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Norman and Gideon boy or girl names?

Norman is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.