Wilson vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wilson

Boy #645 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Will (William)"

Origin: Middle English patronymic

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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Wilson Rank #645

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #645 for Wilson.

Is Wilson or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Wilson at #645 in the United States.

What do Wilson and Gideon mean?

Wilson means "son of Will (William)" (Middle English patronymic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Wilson and Gideon boy or girl names?

Wilson is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.