Gideon vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #9 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"life"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Ava Rank #9

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Ava more popular?

Ava is more popular, ranked #9 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ava mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ava means "life" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Ava boy or girl names?

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