Clara vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clara

Girl #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"famous, illustrious"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Clara Rank #78

Gideon Rank #332

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Clara or Gideon more popular?

Clara is more popular, ranked #78 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Clara and Gideon mean?

Clara means "famous, illustrious" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clara and Gideon boy or girl names?

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