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True vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

True

Boy #987 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faithful, loyal, trustworthy"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
228
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

True Rank #987
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #987 for True.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is True or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to True at #987 in the United States.

What do True and Gideon mean?

True means "faithful, loyal, trustworthy" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are True and Gideon boy or girl names?

True is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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