Gideon
Gideon is a boys' name of English origin meaning “mighty warrior, feller of trees.” It ranked #337 in the United States in 2025. Gideon is a biblical name from the Hebrew meaning 'mighty warrior' or 'one who cuts down.'
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how do you pronounce Gideon?
GID-ee-un
where does the name Gideon come from?
From a Hebrew root meaning feller or hewer, glossed as smasher, one who cuts down, or one with a stump in place of a hand. In the Bible, Gideon is a judge skilled in war.
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?
Gideon has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 43 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 103. It peaked at #304 in 2017, and ranked #337 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #337 |
| 2024 | #329 |
| 2023 | #318 |
| 2022 | #330 |
| 2021 | #308 |
| 2020 | #321 |
| 2019 | #320 |
| 2018 | #308 |
| 2017 | #304 |
| 2016 | #336 |
| 2010 | #460 |
| 2000 | #875 |
| 1980 | #989 |
| 1900 | #785 |
| 1890 | #814 |
| 1880 | #600 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Gideon fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Gideon
Calvinists such as the English Puritans and French Huguenots took up the name in the 16th century, when Old Testament names became common; the Huguenots used the form Gédéon. It had declined sharply by the 1930s, when only four babies in Great Britain were given it.
who are famous people named Gideon?
- Gideon (biblical judge and warrior)
- Gideon Sundback (Swedish-American engineer who perfected the zipper)
what are the nicknames and variants of Gideon?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Gideon?
what names go well with Gideon?
Sibling names that share Gideon's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Gideon
What does the name Gideon mean?
Gideon means “mighty warrior, feller of trees”.
What is the origin of the name Gideon?
Gideon comes from the English naming tradition. Related forms include Gédéon and Guideon.
How popular is the name Gideon?
Gideon ranked #337 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2017, at #304, and it has spent 43 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Gideon a boy or girl name?
Gideon is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Gideon?
Gideon is pronounced GID-ee-un, with 3 syllables.
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