Gideon vs Esther

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"star"

Origin: Persian

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Gideon Rank #332

Esther Rank #131

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Esther more popular?

Esther is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Esther mean?

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

Are Gideon and Esther boy or girl names?

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