Terry vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Terry

Boy #1,187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"power of the tribe"

Origin: Germanic

English American Irish

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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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Terry Rank #1,187

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1187 for Terry.

Is Terry or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Terry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Terry and Gideon mean?

Terry means "power of the tribe" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Terry and Gideon boy or girl names?

Terry is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.