What does Gideon mean?

Gideon ▲ as a boys' name is pronounced GIH-dee-en. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Gideon is "he who cuts down". Biblical: a hero and judge of Israel who won battles through skillful planning and faith rather than strength of arms alone. The name was used by the Puritans in the 17th century. The latter-day Gideons are the group responsible for placing Bibles in hotel bedrooms.

STARTS WITH Gi-

ASSOCIATED WITH hero, judge, battles (war), strength, puritans, 17th century

Variations

VARIANTS Gideone, Gidi, Gidon, Hedeon

How popular is Gideon?

Gideon is a rare first name for males but a very popular surname for all people (#7744 out of 150436, Top 5%). (2000 U.S. DEMOGRAPHICS)

Similar Names

Gideon▲ is pronounced similarly to Godden, Godewyn, Godin, Godwin and Godwyn. Other recommended sound-alike names are Addeson, Adon, Aiden▲, Aldon, Biron, Cleon, Deon, Dillon▼, Dilon, Dion▼, Edon, Eiden, Eifion, Einion, Einon, Eion, Eldon▼, Gaeton, Galton, Galvon, Gannon, Garron, Garson, Garton, Gascon, Geof, Gibson▲, Gide, Gildo, Gildroy, Gilead, Gilean, Gilian, Gilleoin, Gilleon, Gillon, Gilon, Gilson, Girvan, Girvin, Girvon (see Girvin), Golden▼, Guido▼, Haddon, Hadon, Hideo, Judson, Keon, Keveon, Kieron, Kleon, Ladon, Ledon, Leon▼, Lidon, Lindon, Litton, Milton▼, Nilson, Nixon▲, Rishon, Riston, Simeon, Simon▲, Sion, Taveon, Timon, Vinson, Wilson▼ and Zivon. These names tend to be more frequently used than Gideon.