Gideon vs Elsie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #155 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew (via Scottish)

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Gideon Rank #332

Elsie Rank #155

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Elsie more popular?

Elsie is more popular, ranked #155 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Elsie mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Elsie means "God is my oath" (Hebrew (via Scottish) origin).

Are Gideon and Elsie boy or girl names?

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