Dara vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish Jewish Persian 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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Dara Rank #1,029

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1029 for Dara.

Is Dara or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Gideon mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Dara and Gideon boy or girl names?

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