Eileen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eileen

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Eileen Rank #592

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Eileen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Eileen and Gideon mean?

Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Eileen and Gideon boy or girl names?

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