Boy name guide

Gideon name meaning, origin and style

Gideon is a Hebrew name commonly associated with hewer; one who cuts down.

Origin

Hebrew

Meaning

hewer; one who cuts down

Say it

GID-ee-un

Choosing Gideon

A distinctive biblical choice with a strong consonant pattern and uncommon character.

Popularity note

Popularity changes over time and by place. For current United States birth-name data, consult the Social Security Administration’s annual name statistics.