Carol vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carol

Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh 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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Carol Rank #2,640

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Carol or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Carol and Gideon mean?

Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carol and Gideon boy or girl names?

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