Gideon
Gideon: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɪd.i.ən/
Meaning and origin of Gideon
- A male given name from Hebrew, popularized by Puritans.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew גִּדְעוֹן (gid'ón, “Gideon”) ("feller", "hewer", "mighty warrior").
How popular is Gideon?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 22,270 boys in the U.S. have been named Gideon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10658 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #304 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #337 for boys, with 993 babies given the name.
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Gideon FAQ
What does the name Gideon mean?
A male given name from Hebrew, popularized by Puritans. Borrowed from Hebrew גִּדְעוֹן (gid'ón, “Gideon”) ("feller", "hewer", "mighty warrior").
What is the origin of the name Gideon?
Gideon is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Gideon?
Since 1880, 32 girls and 22,270 boys in the U.S. have been named Gideon (0% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #10658 in 2022. Its highest rank for boys was #304 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #337 for boys, with 993 babies given the name.
Is Gideon a boy or girl name?
Gideon is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 32 girls and 22,270 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.