Gideon
A boys’ name of Hebrew origin, meaning mighty warrior; one who cuts down.
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 |
Gideon by the numbers
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.
For the size of the two countries, it is given several times more often in the US than in England and Wales.
Its best year in America so far is the most recent one on record, which means it was still climbing when the records end.
Spelled almost the same
Other names in the records within a letter or two of Gideon. Close spellings are not always related names, but they are usually worth seeing together.
Other names that mean strength
Like Gideon, each of these has strength in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Liamresolute protector; short form of William18,764 in the US (2017)
- Williamresolute protector14,922 in the US (2017)
- Ethanstrong, enduring12,398 in the US (2017)
- GabrielGod is my strength9,110 in the US (2017)
- Aaronmountain of strength; exalted7,185 in the US (2017)
- Aubreyelf ruler; noble strength6,029 in the US (2017)
Other names that mean a warrior
Like Gideon, each of these has a warrior in its meaning. Different names, different histories, the same idea.
- Wyattbrave in war9,768 in the US (2017)
- Owenyoung warrior, well-born9,341 in the US (2017)
- Robertbright fame; renowned warrior5,507 in the US (2017)
- Nolanchampion, descendant of the noble one5,403 in the US (2017)
- Milessoldier; merciful3,615 in the US (2017)
- Luisfamous warrior; form of Louis3,379 in the US (2017)
Names about as common as Gideon
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