Cynthia vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cynthia

Girl #827 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Mount Cynthus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Cynthia Rank #827

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #827 for Cynthia.

Is Cynthia or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cynthia at #827 in the United States.

What do Cynthia and Gideon mean?

Cynthia means "woman from Mount Cynthus" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cynthia and Gideon boy or girl names?

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