Ruth vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ruth

Girl #172 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"vision of beauty"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew 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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Ruth Rank #172

Gideon Rank #332

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ruth or Gideon more popular?

Ruth is more popular, ranked #172 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ruth and Gideon mean?

Ruth means "vision of beauty" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ruth and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ruth is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.