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Anais vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

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

Anais Rank #854
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #854 for Anais.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anais or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Anais and Gideon mean?

Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Anais and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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