Candace vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candace

Girl #3,633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"queen mother, great woman"

Origin: Meroitic/Ethiopian

English American African-American

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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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Candace Rank #3,633

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3633 for Candace.

Is Candace or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Candace at #3633 in the United States.

What do Candace and Gideon mean?

Candace means "queen mother, great woman" (Meroitic/Ethiopian origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Candace and Gideon boy or girl names?

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