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Arabella vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Arabella Rank #206
Gideon Rank #332

Arabella is more popular, ranked #206 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arabella or Gideon more popular?

Arabella is more popular, ranked #206 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Arabella and Gideon mean?

Arabella means "yielding to prayer, easily entreated" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arabella and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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