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Cecile vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cecile Rank #5,912
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5912 for Cecile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cecile or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cecile at #5912 in the United States.

What do Cecile and Gideon mean?

Cecile means "blind (from Latin caecus)" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecile and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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