Zander vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zander

Boy #379 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Zander Rank #379

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #379 for Zander.

Is Zander or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zander at #379 in the United States.

What do Zander and Gideon mean?

Zander means "defender of men" (Ancient Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zander and Gideon boy or girl names?

Zander is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.