Gideon vs Emma

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strength"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Emma Rank #2

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Emma more popular?

Emma is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Emma mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Emma means "strength" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Emma boy or girl names?

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