Faye vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Faye

Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh

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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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Faye Rank #539

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #539 for Faye.

Is Faye or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Faye and Gideon mean?

Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Faye and Gideon boy or girl names?

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