Elsie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elsie

Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

Scottish English 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 #155

Gideon Rank #332

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Elsie or Gideon more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Elsie and Gideon mean?

Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Elsie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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