Ole vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ole

Boy #5,083 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ancestor's relic, descendant"

Origin: Old Norse

Norwegian Danish Swedish Scandinavian

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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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Ole Rank #5,083

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5083 for Ole.

Is Ole or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ole at #5083 in the United States.

What do Ole and Gideon mean?

Ole means "ancestor's relic, descendant" (Old Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ole and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ole is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.