Gideon vs Eleanor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #14 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"compassion, sympathy"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Eleanor Rank #14

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Eleanor more popular?

Eleanor is more popular, ranked #14 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Eleanor mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Eleanor means "compassion, sympathy" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Eleanor boy or girl names?

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