Gideon

Pronunciation: [ g-IHD-ee-uhn ]

Girl Name #12,502 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Gideon is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced g-IHD-ee-uhn.

Parents who love the name Gideon often also consider Gina, Gilbert, Giles .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #12,502
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Gid Giy Gidie Gideie

Also a Boy Name

Gideon is also used as a boy name, ranked #332.

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Similar Names

Gina Gilbert Giles Gideon Gillie Gibson Gid Gilford

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gideon

Is Gideon a boy or girl name?

Gideon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #12502. As a boy name, it is ranked #332. Gideon is more commonly used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Gideon?

Gideon is pronounced g-IHD-ee-uhn.

How popular is the name Gideon?

Gideon is currently ranked #12502 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Gideon?

Common nicknames for Gideon include Gid, Giy, Gidie, and Gideie.

Is Gideon a common or rare name?

Gideon is an uncommon name, ranked #12502 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Gideon

Gideon is a girl name .

Is Gideon a boy or girl name? Gideon is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #12,502 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #332. Gideon is more commonly used as a boy name.

Gideon is currently ranked #12,502 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Gideon include Gid, Giy, Gidie, and Gideie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.