Gideon vs Remington

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

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Remington

Boy #287 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"settlement of the raven's people; raven-town"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#287
Total SSA Count
1,169
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Remi, Rem, Remy

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Remington Rank #287

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 vs #332 for Gideon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gideon ___

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

Remington ___

  • Remington James
  • Remington Cole
  • Remington Lee
  • Remington Scott
  • Remington Grant
  • Remington Blake

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

If you choose Remington

Paxton Hudson Maverick Sawyer Emerson

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Remington more popular?

Remington is more popular, ranked #287 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Remington mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Remington means "settlement of the raven's people; raven-town" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Remington boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Remington is primarily a boy name.

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