Gideon vs Tobias

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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Tobias

Boy #280 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is good; Yahweh is good"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#280
Total SSA Count
1,210
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Toby, Tobi

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Tobias Rank #280

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 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

Tobias ___

  • Tobias James
  • Tobias Alexander
  • Tobias William
  • Tobias Henry
  • Tobias Charles
  • Tobias John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

If you choose Tobias

Sebastian Matthias Elias Clara Lydia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Tobias more popular?

Tobias is more popular, ranked #280 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Tobias mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Tobias means "God is good; Yahweh is good" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Tobias boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Tobias is primarily a boy name.

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