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Agnes vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
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

Agnes Rank #1,064
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Agnes or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Agnes and Gideon mean?

Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Agnes and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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