Wayne vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wayne

Boy #687 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wagon maker, cart driver"

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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Wayne Rank #687

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #687 for Wayne.

Is Wayne or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wayne at #687 in the United States.

What do Wayne and Gideon mean?

Wayne means "wagon maker, cart driver" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wayne and Gideon boy or girl names?

Wayne is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.