Gideon \gi-deon\ as a boy's name is pronounced GIH-dee-en. It is of Hebrew origin, and the meaning of Gideon 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, Jaiden, Jadon, Kadon, Kaidon, Kaiden, Caidon, Caiden and Kadeen.