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Adah vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adah

Girl #2,053 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ornament, adornment"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,053
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adah Rank #2,053
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2053 for Adah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adah or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Adah at #2053 in the United States.

What do Adah and Gideon mean?

Adah means "ornament, adornment" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adah and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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