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Gideon vs Dora

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

Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Dora Rank #2,603

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2603 for Dora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Dora more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dora at #2603 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dora mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Dora means "gift" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Dora boy or girl names?

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

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