Essie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Essie

Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Essie Rank #2,714

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2714 for Essie.

Is Essie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Essie and Gideon mean?

Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Essie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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