♂ Name Gideon
Gideon is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Gideon come from?
Gideon is a biblical name of Hebrew origin (a judge and hero of the Old Testament).
What does the name Gideon mean?
Gideon means “hewer” or “feller” (from Hebrew “gd‘/גדע” = to cut down/to fell).
Pronunciation of Gideon
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Variants
Gidéon GídeonParents who like the name Gideon also like
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