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Viggo vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viggo

Boy #1,980 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"war, battle"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Danish Swedish Norwegian Icelandic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,980
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Viggo Rank #1,980
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1980 for Viggo.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Viggo or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Viggo at #1980 in the United States.

What do Viggo and Gideon mean?

Viggo means "war, battle" (Old Norse origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Viggo and Gideon boy or girl names?

Viggo is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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