Alma vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Alma Rank #472

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #472 for Alma.

Is Alma or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Gideon mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Alma and Gideon boy or girl names?

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