Calvin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calvin

Boy #140 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"derived from Calvus, bald"

Origin: French from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#140
Total SSA Count
2,568
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal, Vin

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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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
Nicknames
Gid, Giddy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Calvin Rank #140
Gideon Rank #332

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 vs #332 for Gideon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calvin ___

  • Calvin James
  • Calvin Lee
  • Calvin Edward
  • Calvin Thomas
  • Calvin William
  • Calvin John

Gideon ___

  • Gideon James
  • Gideon Paul
  • Gideon Alexander
  • Gideon Thomas
  • Gideon Luke

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calvin

Miles Elijah Nora Clara Owen

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calvin or Gideon more popular?

Calvin is more popular, ranked #140 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Calvin and Gideon mean?

Calvin means "derived from Calvus, bald" (French from Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Calvin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Calvin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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