Gideon

Gideon has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Gideon isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Gideon is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Gideon was, in the past month, the 2532nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Gideon is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Gideon was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Gideon's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Gideon is most adored in Montana, Michigan and Florida.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, West Virginia and Arizona.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Gideon.

Most popular breeds named Gideon:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Dachshund
3. Cocker Spaniel
4. Boxer
5. German Shepherd

Gideon is found in these categories:

biblical

Gideon is a judge and military leader from the Book of Judges in the Bible.

spiritual

Derived from the Bible, Gideon was a judge of Israel who displayed great faith and courage.