What does the name Gideon mean?

The name Gideon means "Tree feller".

What is the origin of the name Gideon?

Gideon is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 1,042 babies were named Gideon in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Gideon is traditionally used as a boy's name.

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Births Last Year: 1,042 →

All-Time Total: 21,111

Peak Year: 2017

Gideon is a Hebrew name meaning "feller" or "hewer." It is derived from the Hebrew word "gāḏā'" which means "to cut down" or "to destroy."

Gideon Adlon - Actress known for "The Society" and "Blockers."
Gideon Emery - Voice actor in video games and TV shows.
Gideon Raff - Israeli TV producer and screenwriter.
Gideon Glick - Broadway actor in "Spring Awakening" and "To Kill a Mockingbird."
Gideon Yago - Journalist and former MTV News correspondent.
Gideon Levy - Israeli journalist and political commentator.
Gideon Mantell - English geologist and paleontologist.
Gideon Moi - Kenyan politician and son of former president.
Gideon Ariel - Israeli-American biomechanics scientist and inventor.
Gideon Okeke - Nigerian actor in film and TV series.

Boy names closely related to Gideon

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Girl names closely related to Gideon

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Births per year in the United States

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