Esther vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esther

Girl #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Persian

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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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Esther Rank #131

Gideon Rank #332

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Esther or Gideon more popular?

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Esther and Gideon mean?

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

Are Esther and Gideon boy or girl names?

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