Ellen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellen

Boy #19,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sun, moon"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ellen Rank #19,801

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #19801 for Ellen.

Is Ellen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ellen at #19801 in the United States.

What do Ellen and Gideon mean?

Ellen means "sun, moon" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellen and Gideon boy or girl names?

Ellen is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.