West vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

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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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West Rank #1,339

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Gideon mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are West and Gideon boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.