Orion vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Orion Rank #326

Gideon Rank #332

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Orion or Gideon more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Orion and Gideon mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Orion and Gideon boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.