Gideon Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gideon is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gideon?
Gideon is spelled G-I-D-E-O-N. The name has 6 letters.
Gideon at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Gideon is interpreted to mean “hewer” or “one who cuts down.”
- Origin
- Gideon is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- GID-ee-uhn · 3 syllables
Gideon Popularity in 2025
Rank#337
Recorded Births993
- Boys usage fell 8 places to #337 and recorded 61 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gideon Mean?
Gideon is interpreted to mean “hewer” or “one who cuts down.”
Origin: Gideon is commonly associated with Hebrew origins and appears in biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Gideon?
PronunciationGID-ee-uhn
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Gideon?
- History
- The name Gideon is mentioned in Judaic religious texts, notably in the Book of Judges.
Gideon Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2006 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 993 | #337 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,054 | #329 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,047 | #318 |
| 2022 | Girls | 9 | #10,383 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,027 | #330 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,084 | #308 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,031 | #321 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,043 | #320 |
| 2018 | Girls | 5 | #15,682 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,108 | #308 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,161 | #304 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,034 | #336 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,055 | #327 |
| 2014 | Boys | 944 | #348 |
| 2013 | Boys | 846 | #367 |
| 2012 | Boys | 765 | #391 |
| 2011 | Girls | 5 | #16,764 |
| 2011 | Boys | 689 | #411 |
| 2010 | Boys | 576 | #460 |
| 2009 | Boys | 486 | #542 |
| 2008 | Boys | 504 | #530 |
| 2007 | Boys | 490 | #526 |
| 2006 | Boys | 433 | #575 |
When Was Gideon Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Boys
1,161 recorded births
National rank #304
2018 · Boys
1,108 recorded births
National rank #308
2021 · Boys
1,084 recorded births
National rank #308
2015 · Boys
1,055 recorded births
National rank #327
Where Gideon Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| AK | #110 | 7 |
| ND | #170 | 7 |
| IN | #181 | 47 |
| MO | #181 | 39 |
| WI | #192 | 32 |
| ID | #196 | 13 |
| WV | #200 | 9 |
| MI | #214 | 46 |