Gideon vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

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Gideon Rank #332

Barbara Rank #860

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #860 for Barbara.

Is Gideon or Barbara more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Barbara at #860 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Barbara mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin).

Are Gideon and Barbara boy or girl names?

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