Gidon is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, being a variant of Gideon, which means 'feller' or 'hewer' (of trees), often interpreted as 'mighty warrior' or 'destroyer.' This biblical name belonged to a military leader and judge in the Old Testament who led Israelites to victory against the Midianites. Gidon is more commonly used in Israel and Jewish communities worldwide. The name carries powerful associations of leadership, courage, and divine selection. With its two-syllable structure and distinctive sound, Gidon offers a less common alternative to the more widely recognized Gideon while maintaining its historical and religious significance.

Positive meaning -- and a choice of spelling variations.

Biblical family with 323 children. That's a lot of eggs.

More familiar to English speakers as Reuben, Jacob and Leah's first son and a founder of one of the Tribes of Israel.

You might want to abbreviate this from one of the Biblical originals or use it as a name all on its own, an update of Sam or Finn. Sim is a Scottish Gaelic form of Simon.

Adaiah is a rare Old Testament name with a pleasing sound.

Soft yet strong.

Maoz is a symbolic name given to boys born at Hannukah because of the song "Maoz Tzur," "Rock of Ages," which is sung at that time.

Abijah is a truly unusual, truly unisex, truly appealing biblical name. There were several male Abijahs in the Bible, one of them, known as Abijah of Judah, was the fourth king of the House of David, and also a couple of females.

Obscure Old Testament name that rhymes with (and might be a substitute for) Nathan.

The double a makes it special.

Related to the Arabic Warda, Vered is a strong sounding nature name with a sweet floral meaing.

A son of Simeon in the Old Testament whose name is largely unknown in modern times -- though that may change as parents look for a substitute for the overused Jacob and Jadon.

Certainly qualities desired for our sons.

Tubia is an uncommon masculine name with possible Latin or Arabic origins. In Latin, it may be related to 'tubus' meaning 'pipe' or 'tube', while in Arabic contexts, it could be a variant of Tuba, meaning 'blessedness' or 'goodness'. The name has remained rare throughout history with limited usage across cultures. Tubia doesn't appear in most popular name rankings and has maintained its distinctive character by not becoming mainstream. Those named Tubia may appreciate its uniqueness and the individuality it confers, as they rarely encounter others sharing their name.

The Hebrew name for Passover, making this the Jewish version of naming your child Christmas or Easter.

Most modern parents outside Israel would prefer Aaron.

With more parents turning to biblical names like Ezekiel and Isaiah, this could prove a quasi-unique alternative in a similar -- if more Orthodox -- vein.

Whether you're looking for an unexpected nickname for the imposing Abraham or a fresh spin on the Biblical classic, this highly unusual variation might appeal to namers with a sense of adventure.