Zion vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zion

Boy #151 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"highest point, citadel of Jerusalem"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Rastafarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#151
Total SSA Count
2,359
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Zion Rank #151
Gideon Rank #332

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Zion or Gideon more popular?

Zion is more popular, ranked #151 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Zion and Gideon mean?

Zion means "highest point, citadel of Jerusalem" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Zion and Gideon boy or girl names?

Zion is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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