Daphne vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daphne

Girl #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"laurel tree"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Daphne Rank #191

Gideon Rank #332

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Daphne or Gideon more popular?

Daphne is more popular, ranked #191 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Daphne and Gideon mean?

Daphne means "laurel tree" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Daphne and Gideon boy or girl names?

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