Rodney vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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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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Rodney Rank #1,086

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Gideon mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rodney and Gideon boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.