Gideon is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #337 in 2025 with 993 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 1,161 births ranking #304. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 786.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,720 boys born was named Gideon. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Gideon is a Hebrew biblical name usually explained as meaning "feller" or "hewer". In modern use, it feels strong, thoughtful, and distinctive without being hard to wear.
The name comes from the biblical judge Gideon and has remained familiar through Jewish and Christian tradition. Its modern revival reflects the return of weightier biblical names with character.