Gedeon

Meaning of Gedeon

The masculine name Gedeon traces its origin to the Hebrew גִּדְעוֹן (Gidʻōn), translating to “mighty warrior” or “hewer,” an apt tribute to the Old Testament judge whose strategic acumen delivered his people from adversity. In English contexts it is uttered as ge-DAY-on (/ɡeɪdiːən/), while the French variant, Gédéon, rolls off softly as zhed-AY-on (/ʒe.dɛ.ɔ̃/), each phonetic nuance underscoring its resilient spirit. Since its emergence in U.S. Social Security registries in the late 1980s—often with annual tallies fixated in the single digits—Gedeon has enjoyed a quietly steadfast existence, its popularity rank drifting modestly within the low 900s, a testament to its discreet yet unwavering appeal. With layered biblical gravitas, a dash of continental flair and the comforting solidity of a well-worn leather-bound tale, Gedeon offers parents a name that feels at once timelessly venerable and refreshingly singular—rarer than a polite honk in Manhattan rush hour, yet steadfast in its promise of courage and conviction.