What Does the Name Gideon Mean
The name Gideon comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Gideon below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Gideon Name Meaning
Biblical, English, HebrewMeans "feller" or "hewer" in Hebrew. Gideon is a hero and judge of the Old Testament. He led the vastly outnumbered Israelites against the Midianites, defeated them, and killed their two...
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