Gideon vs Emily

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #25 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the Aemilius family"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Emily Rank #25

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Emily more popular?

Emily is more popular, ranked #25 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Emily mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Emily means "from the Aemilius family" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Emily boy or girl names?

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