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Gideon vs Anna

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

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Anna Rank #94

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Anna more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Anna mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin).

Are Gideon and Anna boy or girl names?

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

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