Is Gideon a unisex name?
- Is Gideon a unisex name?
Gideon (Hebrew: גדעון) is a masculine given name and surname of Hebrew origin which translates to "feller" or "hewer" (i.e. 'great warrior') in Hebrew. They then adopted it as a Christian name.
- Can I name my son Gideon?
The name Gideon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin meaning "hewer; or, having a stump for a hand". Gideon is a no-longer neglected Old Testament name, but still makes an excellent choice for parents looking to move beyond such overused biblicals as Benjamin and Jacob.