Gideon vs Charlene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Girl #1,751 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free woman"

Origin: Germanic via French

French English South African

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Charlene Rank #1,751

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1751 for Charlene.

Is Gideon or Charlene more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Charlene at #1751 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Charlene mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Charlene means "free woman" (Germanic via French origin).

Are Gideon and Charlene boy or girl names?

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