Gideon vs Ellen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,032 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Ellen Rank #1,032

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1032 for Ellen.

Is Gideon or Ellen more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ellen at #1032 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ellen mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ellen means "sunlight, moon (alternate etymology)" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Ellen boy or girl names?

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