Gideon vs Dorcas

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 #6,126 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gazelle"

Origin: Greek

English Christian/Biblical American

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Gideon Rank #332

Dorcas Rank #6,126

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #6126 for Dorcas.

Is Gideon or Dorcas more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Dorcas at #6126 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Dorcas mean?

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

Are Gideon and Dorcas boy or girl names?

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