Gideon vs Clarissa

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 #1,160 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright, clear, famous"

Origin: Latin clarus

English Italian American Portuguese

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Gideon Rank #332

Clarissa Rank #1,160

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1160 for Clarissa.

Is Gideon or Clarissa more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clarissa at #1160 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clarissa mean?

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

Are Gideon and Clarissa boy or girl names?

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