Roger vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roger

Boy #750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous spear"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roger Rank #750

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #750 for Roger.

Is Roger or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Roger at #750 in the United States.

What do Roger and Gideon mean?

Roger means "famous spear" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roger and Gideon boy or girl names?

Roger is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.