Ward vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ward

Boy #3,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"guardian, watchman"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ward Rank #3,309

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3309 for Ward.

Is Ward or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ward at #3309 in the United States.

What do Ward and Gideon mean?

Ward means "guardian, watchman" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ward and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ward is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.