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Victor vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Victor

Boy #214 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"conqueror, winner"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Spanish French Romanian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#214
Total SSA Count
1,674
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

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

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Popularity Comparison

Victor Rank #214
Gideon Rank #332

Victor is more popular, ranked #214 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Victor or Gideon more popular?

Victor is more popular, ranked #214 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Victor and Gideon mean?

Victor means "conqueror, winner" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Victor and Gideon boy or girl names?

Victor is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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