Gideon vs Clair

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 #4,659 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin (clarus)

French English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Clair Rank #4,659

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4659 for Clair.

Is Gideon or Clair more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clair at #4659 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clair mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Clair means "bright, clear, famous" (Latin (clarus) origin).

Are Gideon and Clair boy or girl names?

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