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Gideon vs Dena

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

Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Dena Rank #4,802

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4802 for Dena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Dena more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dena at #4802 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dena mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Gideon and Dena boy or girl names?

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

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