Sherman vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sherman

Boy #4,733 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter"

Origin: Old English

American English Jewish

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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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Sherman Rank #4,733

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4733 for Sherman.

Is Sherman or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sherman at #4733 in the United States.

What do Sherman and Gideon mean?

Sherman means "shearer of woolen cloth, cloth cutter" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sherman and Gideon boy or girl names?

Sherman is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.