Gideon vs Carol

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #2,640 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"song of joy, joyful song"

Origin: Old French

English American Welsh Irish

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Gideon Rank #332

Carol Rank #2,640

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2640 for Carol.

Is Gideon or Carol more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Carol at #2640 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Carol mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Carol means "song of joy, joyful song" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Carol boy or girl names?

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