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Gideon vs Dara

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

Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Dara Rank #1,029

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1029 for Dara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Dara more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dara mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gideon and Dara boy or girl names?

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

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