Gideon vs Eileen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Girl #592 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining one"

Origin: Greek via Irish (Eibhlín)

Irish Scottish English American

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Eileen Rank #592

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #592 for Eileen.

Is Gideon or Eileen more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Eileen at #592 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Eileen mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Eileen means "bright, shining one" (Greek via Irish (Eibhlín) origin).

Are Gideon and Eileen boy or girl names?

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