Carolyn vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carolyn

Girl #1,166 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic

English American French

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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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Carolyn Rank #1,166

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1166 for Carolyn.

Is Carolyn or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Carolyn at #1166 in the United States.

What do Carolyn and Gideon mean?

Carolyn means "free woman" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Carolyn and Gideon boy or girl names?

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