Abby vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Abby

Girl #626 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"my father is joy"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Israeli

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Abby Rank #626

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #626 for Abby.

Is Abby or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Abby at #626 in the United States.

What do Abby and Gideon mean?

Abby means "my father is joy" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Abby and Gideon boy or girl names?

Abby is primarily a girl name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.