Gideon vs Alma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Alma Rank #472

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #472 for Alma.

Is Gideon or Alma more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Alma mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Alma boy or girl names?

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