Clare vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clare

Girl #950 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin

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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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Clare Rank #950

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #950 for Clare.

Is Clare or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clare at #950 in the United States.

What do Clare and Gideon mean?

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

Are Clare and Gideon boy or girl names?

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