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Gideon vs Anais

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

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Anais Rank #854

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #854 for Anais.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Anais more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Anais mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin).

Are Gideon and Anais boy or girl names?

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

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