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Gideon vs Adah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Adah

Girl #2,053 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ornament, adornment"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,053
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Adah Rank #2,053

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2053 for Adah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Adah more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Adah at #2053 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Adah mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Adah means "ornament, adornment" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Adah boy or girl names?

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

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