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Gideon - name meaning, origin|
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The boy's name Gideon \gi-deon\ is pronounced GIH-dee-en. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "feller of trees; powerful warrior". Biblical: a hero and judge of Israel who won battles through skillful planning and faith rather than strength of arms alone. The latter-day Gideons are the group responsible for placing Bibles in hotel bedrooms.
Gideon has 4 variant forms: Gideone, Gidi, Gidon and Hedeon.
Baby names that sound like Gideon are Kaden, Caden, Gaeton, Godwin, Godwyn, Godin, Godewyn, Godden, Jaden, Jadon, Kadon, Kaidon, Kaiden, Caidon, Caiden and Kadeen.
Gideon is an uncommon first name for men but a very common last name for both men and women (#8482 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)
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