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Gideon vs Uriel

Which is more popular?
Gideon is more popular than Uriel today: about 993 US babies were given the name Gideon in 2025, compared with 708 named Uriel.
GideonUriel
Meaning hewer, feller Flame of God
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation GID-ee-un OOR-ee-el
Syllables 3 3
First appeared18801913
Peak year2017 (1,161)2008 (789)
In 2025993708
TrendRisingSteady
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Gideon Uriel
18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeGideonUriel
2020s 6,236 3,838
2010s 9,221 5,747
2000s 3,460 6,439
1990s 1,089 3,412
1980s 704 941
1970s 402 344
1960s 207 134
1950s 160 53
1940s 120 17
1930s 115 26
1920s 226 80
1910s 185 44
1900s 40 0
1890s 24 0
1880s 81 0

What does Gideon mean?

From the Hebrew verb gada, 'to hew down, cut off,' hence 'hewer' or 'feller' — fitting the judge who cut down Baal's altar (Judges 6). The common 'mighty warrior' gloss is a secondary association from his role, not the meaning of the root; because no noun is formed from the verb, the exact nuance stays somewhat uncertain.

What does Uriel mean?

Hebrew name combining 'ur' ('light, flame') with 'el' ('God'), usually translated 'God is my light' or 'flame of God'. Uriel is an archangel traditionally linked with fire; the element 'ur' carries both 'light' and 'flame' senses, so the fire reading is one of two.

Frequently asked questions

Is Gideon or Uriel more popular?

Gideon is more popular than Uriel today: about 993 US babies were given the name Gideon in 2025, compared with 708 named Uriel.

What is the difference between Gideon and Uriel?

Gideon means hewer, feller (hebrew origin), while Uriel means Flame of God (hebrew origin).

Which name is older, Gideon or Uriel?

In US records, Gideon first appears in 1880 and Uriel in 1913, so Gideon has the longer recorded history.