Gideon vs Essie

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,714 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star, radiant one"

Origin: Hebrew/Persian

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Gideon Rank #332

Essie Rank #2,714

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2714 for Essie.

Is Gideon or Essie more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Essie at #2714 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Essie mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Essie means "star, radiant one" (Hebrew/Persian origin).

Are Gideon and Essie boy or girl names?

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