Gideon
Gideon is a boys' name of English origin meaning “mighty warrior, feller of trees.” It ranked #275 in the United States in 2025. Gideon is a biblical name from the Hebrew meaning 'mighty warrior' or 'one who cuts down.
how do you pronounce Gideon?
GID-ee-un
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what does Gideon mean?
The name Gideon means “mighty warrior, feller of trees.” It comes from the English language tradition.
Gideon is a biblical name from the Hebrew meaning 'mighty warrior' or 'one who cuts down.' In the Book of Judges, Gideon defeated the Midianites with just 300 men. The Gideons International organization places Bibles in hotel rooms worldwide. The name conveys strength with spiritual depth.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #275 |
| 2023 | #282 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Gideon?
- Gideon (biblical judge and warrior)
- Gideon Sundback (Swedish-American engineer who perfected the zipper)
what names are similar to Gideon?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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