Stephen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Stephen

Boy #378 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"crown, wreath"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Stephen Rank #378

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #378 for Stephen.

Is Stephen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Stephen at #378 in the United States.

What do Stephen and Gideon mean?

Stephen means "crown, wreath" (Ancient Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Stephen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Stephen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.