Barbara vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Barbara Rank #860

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Barbara or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Gideon mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Barbara and Gideon boy or girl names?

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