Emile vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emile Rank #1,920

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Emile or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Gideon mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emile and Gideon boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.