Gideon

Boy's name

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."

Meaning Tree feller
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 1,042
Peak year 2017

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • 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.

Brothers for Gideon

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