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Gideon vs Augusta

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

Augusta

Girl #3,104 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great, venerable, majestic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian German Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,104
Total SSA Count
52
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Augusta Rank #3,104

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3104 for Augusta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Augusta more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Augusta at #3104 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Augusta mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Augusta means "great, venerable, majestic" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Augusta boy or girl names?

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

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