Ellie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellie

Girl #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

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

Ellie Rank #21

Gideon Rank #332

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ellie or Gideon more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ellie and Gideon mean?

Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ellie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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