Gideon vs Althea

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #1,397 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"healer, one who makes whole"

Origin: Greek (althainein — to heal)

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Gideon Rank #332

Althea Rank #1,397

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1397 for Althea.

Is Gideon or Althea more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Althea at #1397 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Althea mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Althea means "healer, one who makes whole" (Greek (althainein — to heal) origin).

Are Gideon and Althea boy or girl names?

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