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Emilie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emilie

Girl #1,386 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rival, industrious"

Origin: Latin Aemilius/aemulus

Cultural Roots

French German Scandinavian European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,386
Total SSA Count
162
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Emilie Rank #1,386
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1386 for Emilie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emilie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Emilie at #1386 in the United States.

What do Emilie and Gideon mean?

Emilie means "rival, industrious" (Latin Aemilius/aemulus origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emilie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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