Raymond vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raymond

Boy #380 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Raymond Rank #380

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #380 for Raymond.

Is Raymond or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Raymond at #380 in the United States.

What do Raymond and Gideon mean?

Raymond means "wise protector" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Raymond and Gideon boy or girl names?

Raymond is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.