Ava vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ava

Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

English German Irish

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Ava Rank #9

Gideon Rank #332

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ava or Gideon more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ava and Gideon mean?

Ava means "life" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ava and Gideon boy or girl names?

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