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Gideon vs Agnes

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

Agnes

Girl #1,064 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Polish Spanish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,064
Total SSA Count
233
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Agnes Rank #1,064

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1064 for Agnes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Agnes more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Agnes at #1064 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Agnes mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Agnes means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Agnes boy or girl names?

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

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