Reese vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reese

Boy #621 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Reese Rank #621

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #621 for Reese.

Is Reese or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Reese at #621 in the United States.

What do Reese and Gideon mean?

Reese means "ardor, enthusiasm, fierceness" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reese and Gideon boy or girl names?

Reese is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.