Cordelia vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cordelia

Girl #1,065 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"jewel of the sea"

Origin: Celtic

English Irish Welsh 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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Cordelia Rank #1,065

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1065 for Cordelia.

Is Cordelia or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cordelia at #1065 in the United States.

What do Cordelia and Gideon mean?

Cordelia means "jewel of the sea" (Celtic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cordelia and Gideon boy or girl names?

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