Gideon

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A biblical hero who was called on by God to deliver Israel from the Midians. Also known for The Gideons International, a missionary team of men and women who distribute Bibles and New Testaments throughout the world. The name declined at the beginning of the 20th century then reappeared in 1980.

Popularity: Ranked #461 in 2010; See More Popularity Rankings
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Male
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Alternative Spellings: Gedeon +; Gideone +; + Add an Alternative
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Famous Gideons: "Gideon's Trumpet" (novel and 1980 movie); + Add a Famous Gideon
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