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Ella vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ella

Girl #30 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"all, completely"

Origin: Germanic Alia

Cultural Roots

English German Hebrew Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#30
Total SSA Count
5,685
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

Ella Rank #30
Gideon Rank #332

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ella or Gideon more popular?

Ella is more popular, ranked #30 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ella and Gideon mean?

Ella means "all, completely" (Germanic Alia origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ella and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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