Connor vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

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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

Connor Rank #136
Gideon Rank #332

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #332 for Gideon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

Gideon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Connor or Gideon more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Connor and Gideon mean?

Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Connor and Gideon boy or girl names?

Connor is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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