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Gideon Meaning and Origin

Gideon is Hebrew given name meaning he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.

Gideon is a name that's been used by parents who are considering boy baby names.

Gideon is currently #333 on the baby names popularity charts in the U.S. in 2022.

Famous people named Gideon are Gideon, Pinocchio, Gideon Klein.

Gideon is a 6 letters name with 3 syllables.

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Gideon name meaning

he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer

Gideon name origin

Hebrew

Name facts

6 letter name and 3 syllables

Popularity

Gideon is ranked #333 most popular baby boy name in 2022

Gender chart

In 2022, 99% of babies named Gideon were boys

Name popularity in the US

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Gideon in the US

Name popularity in Canada

This graph illustrates how many babies were named Gideon in Canada

Celebrities named Gideon

Gideon (Biblical)
Pinocchio (Movies)
Gideon Klein ()

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Gideon - FAQ

What is the meaning of the name Gideon?
The meaning of the name Gideon is he that bruises or breaks; a destroyer.
What is the origin of the name Gideon?
The origin of the name Gideon is Hebrew .
Is Gideon a girl or boy name?
The name Gideon is a masculine name. According to our statistics, 99.12% of babies called Gideon were boys, 0.88% of babies called Gideon were girls.
What is the popularity of the name Gideon?
According to statistics, Gideon is ranked 333th most popular boy name in the US, in 2022.
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