Roland vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roland

Boy #664 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous land, renowned territory"

Origin: Old High German

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Roland Rank #664

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #664 for Roland.

Is Roland or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Roland at #664 in the United States.

What do Roland and Gideon mean?

Roland means "famous land, renowned territory" (Old High German origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Roland and Gideon boy or girl names?

Roland is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.