Paul vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Paul

Boy #264 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"small, humble"

Origin: Latin Paulus

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Paul Rank #264

Gideon Rank #332

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Paul or Gideon more popular?

Paul is more popular, ranked #264 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Paul and Gideon mean?

Paul means "small, humble" (Latin Paulus origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Paul and Gideon boy or girl names?

Paul is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.