Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Tree Cutter, Hewer, Mighty Warrior, Feller of Trees
Pronunciation: GID-ee-uhn, /ˈɡɪdiən/, G IH D IY AH N
Popularity Rank: #4,858
The name Gideon is of Hebrew origin and means 'mighty warrior' or 'great destroyer'. In the Bible, Gideon was a judge and military leader known for his courage and strength.
The name Gideon is of Hebrew origin and means Tree Cutter, Hewer, Mighty Warrior, Feller of Trees, Powerful Ruler, Feller, Cutter Down. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gideon is commonly found in Nigeria, South Africa, Ghana, and 69 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: GID-ee-uhn
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈɡɪdiən/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: G IH D IY AH N
G: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
D: Pronounce as in "dog" (D AO G)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
N: Pronounce as in "no" (N OW)
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At NamesLook, the name Gideon is recorded 12,118 times globally, ranking it as the 4,858th most common name worldwide.
Gideon is most prevalent in Nigeria, with 4,155 occurrences, making it the 322th most popular name in the country.
In Ghana, the name Gideon is found among 1 in every 129 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | #322 | 1 : 279 |
| South Africa | #831 | 1 : 908 |
| Ghana | #116 | 1 : 129 |
| United States of America | #3,820 | 1 : 2,534 |
| Netherlands | #1,249 | 1 : 630 |
| Israel | #1,761 | 1 : 859 |
| United Kingdom | #2,506 | 1 : 1,666 |
| Namibia | #91 | 1 : 403 |
| Palestine | #2,551 | 1 : 1,694 |
| Malaysia | #6,646 | 1 : 11,920 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gideon from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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