Boy name
Gideon name meaning
“hewer, one who cuts down”
Gideon is a masculine name from Hebrew Gidʿon, meaning hewer or one who cuts down. The Hebrew source is related to a verb meaning to hew or cut down. Gideon is also the name of a figure in the biblical Book of Judges.
What does Gideon mean?
Hewer, one who cuts down
In Indonesian: penebang, orang yang menebas
Origin and cultural usage of Gideon
From Hebrew Gidʿon, related to a verb meaning to hew or cut down. Gideon is a figure in the biblical Book of Judges.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Gideon
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gideon, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Timotheus: honoring God
- Juan: God is gracious
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Gideon Yosep Kristianus
Meaning of each word
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Yosep: may God add
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
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Gideon Yustus
Meaning of each word
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Yustus: just and upright
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Naftali Gideon Kristianus
Meaning of each word
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Kristianus: follower of Christ
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Gideon Andre
Meaning of each word
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Andre: brave and manly
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Meaning of each word
- Gideon: hewer, one who cuts down
- Paskah: celebration of Jesus' resurrection
- Nicholas: victory of the people
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How to pronounce Gideon
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦶꦢꦺꦲꦺꦴꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮤᮓᮨᮇᮔ᮪ |
Is Gideon a boy’s name?
Yes, Gideon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gideon ranks #1,555 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Gideon
Famous people named Gideon
- Gideon V. Way · b. 1984
- Gideon Hartono · b. 1963
- Gideon Momongan
- Gideon Gatot Orient S. · b. 1972
- Gideon Mamahit
- Gideon Tulus · b. 1999
- Gideon Yeremia So Longkutoy · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Gideon
What is the meaning of Gideon?
Gideon means hewer, one who cuts down. From Hebrew Gidʿon, related to a verb meaning to hew or cut down. Gideon is a figure in the biblical Book of Judges.
Is Gideon a boy’s name?
Yes, Gideon is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gideon?
Gideon is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Gideon have?
Gideon has 3 syllables (Gi-de-on) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Gideon?
Gideon ranks #1,555 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gideon?
Some ideas: Gideon Timotheus Juan; Gideon Yosep Kristianus; Gideon Yustus.
Famous people named Gideon?
Notable people named Gideon include Gideon V. Way, Gideon Hartono, Gideon Momongan.
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