Shade vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shade

Boy #5,590 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"shadow, area of darkness"

Origin: Old English (sceadu)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Shade Rank #5,590

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5590 for Shade.

Is Shade or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shade at #5590 in the United States.

What do Shade and Gideon mean?

Shade means "shadow, area of darkness" (Old English (sceadu) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shade and Gideon boy or girl names?

Shade is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.