#3312024 rank
2017peak year
18,975babies named Gideon since 1880
▷ 0%5-year trend
Gideon popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Gideon mean?
From Hebrew gada, 'to hew' or 'cut down', borne by the Israelite judge who defeated the Midianites. A biblical staple with a strong, sturdy sound.
OriginHebrew
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, mythic
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