Arlene vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlene

Girl #1,817 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Arlene Rank #1,817

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1817 for Arlene.

Is Arlene or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Arlene at #1817 in the United States.

What do Arlene and Gideon mean?

Arlene means "pledge, oath" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Arlene and Gideon boy or girl names?

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