Phineas vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Phineas

Boy #1,540 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"oracle, mouth of brass"

Origin: Hebrew (Pinchas)

English American Jewish

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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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Phineas Rank #1,540

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1540 for Phineas.

Is Phineas or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Phineas at #1540 in the United States.

What do Phineas and Gideon mean?

Phineas means "oracle, mouth of brass" (Hebrew (Pinchas) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Phineas and Gideon boy or girl names?

Phineas is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.