Reid vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reid

Boy #300 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"red-haired, ruddy complexion"

Origin: Old Scottish/Old English

Scottish Irish 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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Reid Rank #300

Gideon Rank #332

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Reid or Gideon more popular?

Reid is more popular, ranked #300 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Reid and Gideon mean?

Reid means "red-haired, ruddy complexion" (Old Scottish/Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Reid and Gideon boy or girl names?

Reid is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.