What does the name Gideon mean?

The first name Gideon means “mighty warrior”.

Where does the name Gideon come from?

Gideon has its roots in Hebrew.

Gideon is a masculine first name (a boys' name).

Gideon is a relatively uncommon first name.

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“mighty warrior”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 3
Popularity: 41 of 100Uncommon
Famous bearers: Gideon Sundbäck Gideon Mantell Gideon Ernst von Laudon Gideon Sa’ar Gideon Ståhlberg Gideon Mensah Gideon Levy Gideon Adlon Gideon Welles Gideon Jung

Gideon is a masculine first name meaning “mighty warrior”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 3 syllables. It is relatively uncommon.

What does the name Gideon mean?: The first name Gideon means “mighty warrior”.
Where does the name Gideon come from?: Gideon has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Gideon a girls' or boys' name?: Gideon is a masculine first name (a boys' name).
How popular is Gideon?: Gideon is a relatively uncommon first name.

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