Boy name · Hebrew
Gideon
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: feller, hewerGideon is a boy's name that comes from Hebrew and means "feller, hewer". It is used in Hebrew and English.
- Meaning
- Feller, hewer
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- US rank
- #337 in 2025
Meaning and origin of Gideon
As a boy's name, Gideon comes from Hebrew and means "feller, hewer". It is used in Hebrew and English.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Gideon on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Gideon on 7 lists.
“Feller, hewer; Hebrew. Judge who defeated the Midianites”
From Biblical names, rare biblical boy names
“Feller, hewer; Hebrew. Judge and hero of Israel”
From Boy middle names, biblical middle names for boys
“Feller, hewer; Hebrew. A judge who defeated an army with 300 men”
From Classic boy names, classic biblical boy names
“A Hebrew name for a bold yet humble leader”
From Priest names, cool priest names
“Feller, hewer; Hebrew. A judge who won with 300 men”
From Old man names, old fashioned Bible names for boys
“Old-fashioned, wise and a little bit serious”
From Goat names, boy goat names
“Feller, hewer; Hebrew, a judge who won with a small army”
From Strong boy names, strong biblical boy names
How popular is Gideon?
- US rank in 2025
- #337
- 993 babies, 581 per million boys
- Best rank
- #304 in 2017
- 1,161 babies that year
- Babies since 1880
- At least 22,270
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 74 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 21 per million |
| 1900s | 29 per million |
| 1910s | 28 per million |
| 1920s | 21 per million |
| 1930s | 11 per million |
| 1940s | 8 per million |
| 1950s | 8 per million |
| 1960s | 11 per million |
| 1970s | 24 per million |
| 1980s | 38 per million |
| 1990s | 56 per million |
| 2000s | 173 per million |
| 2010s | 490 per million |
| 2020s | 602 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #336 | #304 | #308 | #320 | #321 | #308 | #330 | #318 | #329 | #337 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Gideon
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- GidonFeller, hewer (Hebrew, boy)
Middle names for Gideon
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a shorter length, so the full name flows.
More boy names from Hebrew
- AdamMan, humankind (Hebrew, boy)
- DavidBeloved one (Hebrew, boy)
- DanielGod is my judge (Hebrew, boy)
- NoahRest, repose (Hebrew, boy)
- EliasMy God is Yahweh (Hebrew, boy)
- GabrielGod is my strength (Hebrew, boy)
- AxelMy father is peace (Hebrew, boy)
- BenjaminSon of the right hand (Hebrew, boy)
- IsaacHe will laugh (Hebrew, boy)
- JanGod is gracious (Hebrew, boy)
Gideon: common questions
What does the name Gideon mean?
Gideon comes from Hebrew and means "feller, hewer".
Is Gideon a boy or girl name?
Gideon is mainly a boy's name.
Where does the name Gideon come from?
Gideon comes from Hebrew and means "feller, hewer". Today it is used in Hebrew and English.
How popular is the name Gideon?
Gideon ranked #337 in the US in 2025, with 993 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Gideon?
Forms of Gideon with the same meaning and origin include Gidon (Hebrew).
What middle names go with Gideon?
Middle names that flow well with Gideon include Cedar, Eli, Henry, Jack and John. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.