Gideon vs Ellie

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 #21 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Ellie Rank #21

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Ellie more popular?

Ellie is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ellie mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ellie means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Ellie boy or girl names?

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