Gideon

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At a glance

Gideon is the #1795 dog name in our records. About 1 in 7,630 male dogs is called Gideon, and the name is falling.

Data updated November 2026 · How we count

How popular is Gideon?

#1,795dog name of 19,856
1 in 7,630male dogs
59dogs in the records
#825cat name

Girl or boy?

Girls 3%Boys 93%Not recorded 4%

4% girls · 96% boys among 57 dogs with a recorded sex

Gideon over the years

Falling
00.91.82013: 1.0, 2014: 0.9, 2015: 1.3, 2016: 0.0, 2017: 0.0, 2018: 0.3, 2019: 0.4, 2020: 0.7, 2021: 1.5, 2022: 0.5, 2023: 0.0, 2024: 0.02013201520172019202120232024

Dogs named Gideon per 10,000 dogs born that year, from the sources that record birth year.

Popular with these breeds

Names that sound like Gideon

GoodwinGidianGiada

Questions

Is Gideon a girl or boy dog name?

It is almost always a boy's name (96% male).

How popular is Gideon for dogs?

Gideon is the #1,795 dog name of 19,856 in our data, with 59 dogs in public records. The name is falling.

How do you pronounce Gideon?

Gideon is said in 3 syllables: Gi·de·on. Tap Listen to hear it.

What names sound like Gideon?

Goodwin, Gidian and Giada sound similar.

What breeds are often named Gideon?

Pit Bulls, Tibetan Spaniels and Chihuahuas are the breeds most often called Gideon.

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