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Origin & history of Gideon1
Hebrew / Jewish / Aramaic roots
The name Gideon is of Hebrew origin, meaning mighty warrior or great soldier. In the Bible, Gideon is one of the judges of Israel who led a small army of 300 men to defeat a much larger army of Midianites. The name Gideon has been popularized in Christian culture due to its association with the biblical figure. Gideon is a unique name, with a strong and masculine sound. The name Gideon has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States since the 1970s and is currently ranked #226 in popularity for boys' names. Gideon has also been used as a surname, with notable bearers including the American author and historian, Gideon Welles. In literature, Gideon is the name of a character in Charles Dickens' novel Bleak House. Gideon is also the name of a character in the popular video game series, The Legend of Zelda. In music, Gideon is the name of a Christian metalcore band from Indiana. Gideon is a name that has been associated with strength, courage, and leadership, making it a popular choice for parents looking for a name with a strong, positive meaning.
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Root name
The root form of Gideon is
Gideon — meaning Hewer.
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Modern usage
Gideon remains a beloved choice. Timeless appeal across cultures and generations.
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How popular is Gideon?
2017
peak year
The name Gideon reached its peak in 2017, with 1,161 registrations (ranked #304). The name has actually been around since 1880 — over a century — though it took until recently to find its widest audience. Since the peak, the name has eased to around #320 today, averaging about 1,065 new babies per year. Gideon's usage has held roughly steady recently. Across all years on record, approximately 21,288 American babies have carried this name.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
1,161
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #304)
(ranked #304)
1,065
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
10,650
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
21,288
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Gideon9
Life path number
The Humanitarian
Compassion, wisdom and humanitarianism.
🌍Humanitarian
🎨Creative
🌟Wise
💝Loving
G7
I9
D4
E5
O6
N5
Sum: 36 → Life path 9
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Personality of Gideon🌍
Compassionate soul
They carry the weight of the world with grace.
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Richly creative
Deep feeling translates into deep art.
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Old soul wisdom
They've always seemed wiser than their years.
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Unconditional love
Their love is vast and forgiving.
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