Emily vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emily

Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Emily Rank #25

Gideon Rank #332

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Emily or Gideon more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Emily and Gideon mean?

Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Emily and Gideon boy or girl names?

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