Cecilia vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cecilia

Girl #123 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cecilia Rank #123

Gideon Rank #332

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Cecilia or Gideon more popular?

Cecilia is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Cecilia and Gideon mean?

Cecilia means "of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cecilia and Gideon boy or girl names?

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