Elsie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Boy #26,507 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pledged to God"

Origin: Hebrew (via Elizabeth)

English Scottish American

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Elsie Rank #26,507

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #26507 for Elsie.

Is Elsie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Elsie at #26507 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Gideon mean?

Elsie means "pledged to God" (Hebrew (via Elizabeth) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elsie and Gideon boy or girl names?

Elsie is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.