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Cora vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cora

Girl #102 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"maiden"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#102
Total SSA Count
2,570
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Cora Rank #102
Gideon Rank #332

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cora or Gideon more popular?

Cora is more popular, ranked #102 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Cora and Gideon mean?

Cora means "maiden" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cora and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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