Robin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Robin

Boy #809 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright fame"

Origin: Germanic

English French Dutch American

24 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Robin Rank #809

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #809 for Robin.

Is Robin or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Robin at #809 in the United States.

What do Robin and Gideon mean?

Robin means "bright fame" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Robin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Robin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.