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Edna vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edna

Girl #2,052 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pleasure, rejuvenation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,052
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Edna Rank #2,052
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2052 for Edna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Edna or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Edna at #2052 in the United States.

What do Edna and Gideon mean?

Edna means "pleasure, rejuvenation" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Edna and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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