Devin vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Popularity Comparison

Devin Rank #516
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #516 for Devin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devin ___

  • Devin James
  • Devin Michael
  • Devin Patrick
  • Devin Sean
  • Devin Ryan
  • Devin Owen

Gideon ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Devin

Connor Aiden Brynn Maeve Finn

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devin or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Devin at #516 in the United States.

What do Devin and Gideon mean?

Devin means "little fawn" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Devin and Gideon boy or girl names?

Devin is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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