Gideon vs Cecelia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #568 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Cecelia Rank #568

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #568 for Cecelia.

Is Gideon or Cecelia more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Cecelia at #568 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Cecelia mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Cecelia means "of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Cecelia boy or girl names?

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