Meaning: Hewer; one who cuts down
The story
Gideon is a biblical Hebrew name connected with cutting or hewing. Its sturdy sound matches the active meaning.
Nicknames
- Gid
- Deon
Spellings & variants
- Gidon
- Gédéon
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
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Origins
Gideon comes from Hebrew.
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