Shelton vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shelton

Boy #5,094 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the ledge farm, shelf settlement"

Origin: Old English

English 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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Shelton Rank #5,094

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5094 for Shelton.

Is Shelton or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shelton at #5094 in the United States.

What do Shelton and Gideon mean?

Shelton means "from the ledge farm, shelf settlement" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shelton and Gideon boy or girl names?

Shelton is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.