Gideon vs Travis

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

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Travis

Boy #362 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"crossing, toll bridge operator"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#362
Total SSA Count
914
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Trav

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Travis Rank #362

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #362 for Travis.

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

Travis ___

  • Travis James
  • Travis Lee
  • Travis Michael
  • Travis Scott
  • Travis Wayne
  • Travis Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gideon

Elijah Ezra Tobias Phineas Miriam

If you choose Travis

Cody Mason Brooke Hayley Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Travis more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Travis at #362 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Travis mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Travis means "crossing, toll bridge operator" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Travis boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Travis is primarily a boy name.

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