Bertha vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bertha

Girl #4,800 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining"

Origin: Old High German 'beraht'

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Bertha Rank #4,800

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4800 for Bertha.

Is Bertha or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Bertha at #4800 in the United States.

What do Bertha and Gideon mean?

Bertha means "bright, shining" (Old High German 'beraht' origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bertha and Gideon boy or girl names?

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