Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Gedeon since 1988
Babies named Gedeon per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 39 |
| 2010s | 71 |
| 2020s | 48 |
Meaning & origin
Gedeon is a rare name in the United States, first appearing in Social Security records in 1988. As of 2025, it ranked 12,008th nationally, with a frequency of about 1 in 341,615 boys. The name reached its peak popularity in 2020, though even then it remained uncommon. Gedeon's trajectory is stable, showing no strong trend up or down in recent years. Its rarity means it does not register as popular in any single state. The spelling Gedeon is less common than the standard Gideon, and it carries a continental European flavor, especially in French and Hungarian contexts. Parents choosing Gedeon often appreciate its biblical roots combined with a distinctive spelling.
Gedeon is a variant spelling of Gideon, a name of Hebrew origin from the Old Testament. In the Book of Judges, Gideon was a military leader who defeated the Midianites. The name's Hebrew root occurs in the Bible and is traditionally understood to mean 'hewer' or 'one who cuts down,' though some scholars consider the exact meaning uncertain. The spelling Gedeon appears in some European languages, particularly French and Hungarian, and is used by families following those cultural traditions.
“Gedeon” around the world
Where Gedeon lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gid, Giddy
Variants: Gideon
Sibling names for Gedeon
Names that share Gedeon's style, for a brother or sister.
