Wallace vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wallace

Boy #981 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Scottish English American

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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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Wallace Rank #981

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #981 for Wallace.

Is Wallace or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wallace at #981 in the United States.

What do Wallace and Gideon mean?

Wallace means "foreigner, Welshman (Celtic speaker)" (Old French/Norman origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wallace and Gideon boy or girl names?

Wallace is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.