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Gideon vs Asa

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

Asa

Boy #475 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"healer, physician"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Scandinavian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#475
Total SSA Count
645
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Asa Rank #475

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #475 for Asa.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Asa more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Asa at #475 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Asa mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Asa means "healer, physician" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Asa boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Asa is primarily a boy name.

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