Gideon

Gideon meaning and name origin

Gideon \gi-deon\ as a boy's name is pronounced GIH-dee-en. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Gideon is "feller of trees; powerful warrior". Biblical: a hero and judge of Israel who won battles through skillful planning and faith rather than 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, Cadon, Gaeton, Godwin, Godwyn, Godin, Godewyn, Godden, Jaden, Jaiden, Jadon, Kadon, Kaidon, Kaiden, Caidon, Caiden and Kadeen.

View a list of the 3 names that reference Gideon.

Popularity of Gideon

Gideon is not a popular first name for men but a very popular surname or last name for all people (#8482 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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