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Gideon vs Clarke

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

Clarke

Boy #3,358 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clerk, scholar, scribe"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,358
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Clarke Rank #3,358

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3358 for Clarke.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Clarke more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Clarke at #3358 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Clarke mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Clarke means "clerk, scholar, scribe" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Clarke boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Clarke is primarily a boy name.

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