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Gideon vs Clare

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Clare

Boy #27,771 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clear, bright, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

Cultural Roots

English Irish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#27,771
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Clare Rank #27,771

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #27771 for Clare.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Clare more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clare at #27771 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clare mean?

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

Are Gideon and Clare boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Clare is primarily a boy name.

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