Ethel vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethel

Girl #4,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble"

Origin: Old English 'æthel'

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ethel Rank #4,921

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4921 for Ethel.

Is Ethel or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ethel at #4921 in the United States.

What do Ethel and Gideon mean?

Ethel means "noble" (Old English 'æthel' origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ethel and Gideon boy or girl names?

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