Gideon - Name Meaning and Origin

The boy's name Gideon \gi-deon\ is pronounced GIH-dee-en. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "feller of trees; powerful warrior". Biblical: a hero and judge of Israel who won battles through skillful planning and faith rather strength of arms alone. The latter-day Gideons are the group responsible for placing Bibles in hotel bedrooms.

Gideon has 4 variant forms: Gideone, Gidi, Gidon and Hedeon.

Baby names that sound like Gideon are Kaden, Caden, Gaeton, Godwin, Godwyn, Godin, Godewyn, Godden, Jaden, Jadon, Kadon, Kaidon, Kaiden, Caidon, Caiden and Kadeen.

Gideon is a very rare male first name and a very popular surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the boy's name Gideon. Click here to compare Gideon with related baby names.