Gideon
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning mighty warrior; one who cuts down.
Babies a year
1,145
the US, 2017
Rarity
Uncommon
among names in use
US popularity
#337
down from #331
UK popularity
#976
31 babies
How Gideon has moved
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| Year | US rank |
|---|---|
| 2015 | #327 |
| 2016 | #336 |
| 2017 | #304 |
| 2018 | #308 |
| 2019 | #320 |
| 2020 | #321 |
| 2021 | #309 |
| 2022 | #333 |
| 2023 | #318 |
| 2024 | #331 |
| 2025 | #337 |
In 2025, 31 babies in England and Wales were named Gideon. In the US, 1,145 were, though that figure is from 2017 — the most recent full year we hold.
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