Clair vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clair

Girl #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

French English 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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Clair Rank #4,659

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4659 for Clair.

Is Clair or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Clair and Gideon mean?

Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clair and Gideon boy or girl names?

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