Samuel vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Samuel Rank #17

Gideon Rank #332

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Samuel or Gideon more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Gideon mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Samuel and Gideon boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.