Sean vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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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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Sean Rank #437

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Gideon mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sean and Gideon boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.