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Clarke vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,358
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Clarke Rank #3,358
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clarke or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Clarke and Gideon mean?

Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Clarke and Gideon boy or girl names?

Clarke is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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