Bridget vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bridget

Girl #704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength, power, virtue"

Origin: Old Irish

Irish English Scandinavian Scottish

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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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Bridget Rank #704

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #704 for Bridget.

Is Bridget or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Bridget at #704 in the United States.

What do Bridget and Gideon mean?

Bridget means "strength, power, virtue" (Old Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Bridget and Gideon boy or girl names?

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