Stafford vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stafford

Boy #6,386 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ford near a landing stage or wharf"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Stafford Rank #6,386

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6386 for Stafford.

Is Stafford or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Stafford at #6386 in the United States.

What do Stafford and Gideon mean?

Stafford means "ford near a landing stage or wharf" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stafford and Gideon boy or girl names?

Stafford is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.