Dorcas vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dorcas

Girl #6,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gazelle"

Origin: Greek

English Christian/Biblical 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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Dorcas Rank #6,126

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6126 for Dorcas.

Is Dorcas or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dorcas at #6126 in the United States.

What do Dorcas and Gideon mean?

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

Are Dorcas and Gideon boy or girl names?

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