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Gedeon

♂ Boy

Pronounced GEH-dee-on /ˈgɛ.di.ɒn/Medium

Meaning: A form of Gideon — from the Hebrew Gidon, 'a hewer/feller (of trees)', connoting 'a mighty warrior; a destroyer'Low

In 30 seconds: A mighty warrior; a feller: Gedeon is a form of Gideon. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'GEH-dee-on').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA form of Gideon — from the Hebrew Gidon, 'a hewer/feller (of trees)', connoting 'a mighty warrior; a destroyer'
U.S. rank (2025)#12661 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 163

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019882025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gedeon is a form of Gideon — from the Hebrew Gidon, 'a hewer/feller (of trees)', connoting 'a mighty warrior; a destroyer' (a biblical judge). A lyrical, classic name (said 'GEH-dee-on').

In the U.S. it appears in French, Slavic, and Haitian families. Rare, a-mighty-warrior at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Gideon comes from the Hebrew Gidon, 'a hewer/feller', connoting 'a mighty warrior' — Gedeon is a form of it (the French/Slavic spelling), lyrical and classic (said 'GEH-dee-on').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Gideon — Hebrew etymology

Variations

GideonGidonGuedeon

Nicknames

Gede

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gedeon mean?

Gedeon is a form of Gideon — Hebrew 'a hewer/feller', connoting 'a mighty warrior'.

How do you pronounce Gedeon?

It's said GEH-dee-on /ˈgɛ.di.ɒn/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Gedeon a boy or girl name?

Gedeon is a boy's name.

How popular is Gedeon?

Gedeon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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