Vance vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vance

Boy #996 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"one who lives near the fens or marshes"

Origin: Old English

English American Scottish

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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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Vance Rank #996

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #996 for Vance.

Is Vance or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Vance at #996 in the United States.

What do Vance and Gideon mean?

Vance means "one who lives near the fens or marshes" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Vance and Gideon boy or girl names?

Vance is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.