Gideon

Rank 332nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name Gideon was 332nd most popular baby name for boys and 651st most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,021 babies were named Gideon in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 3,289 babies in the United States were named Gideon. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.9% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Gideon is around 11 to 14 years old.

The name "Gideon" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Gideon is Gid.

Gideon Meaning & Origin

Gideon is a Hebrew name that means "mighty warrior" or "feller of trees", signifying strength and resilience.

The name Gideon is described as courageous, intellectual and resilient.

Pronunciation

Gideon is pronounced gi-deon in English. The name Gideon has 6 letters and 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gideon

  • The name Gideon has been used in both literature and television, for example, in the thriller novels by Preston & Child, Gideon Crew is a key character. It's also the given name of Gideon Gleeful, a character from the Disney animated television series Gravity Falls.

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Geography

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