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Uriel vs Gideon

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.
UrielGideon
Meaning Flame of God hewer, feller
Origin hebrew hebrew
Gender Boy Boy
Pronunciation OOR-ee-el GID-ee-un
Syllables 3 3
First appeared19131880
Peak year2008 (789)2017 (1,161)
In 2025708993
TrendSteadyRising
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Uriel Gideon
18801900192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Uriel or Gideon 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 Uriel and Gideon?

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

Which name is older, Uriel or Gideon?

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