Gideon vs Ethel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #4,921 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"noble"

Origin: Old English 'æthel'

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Gideon Rank #332

Ethel Rank #4,921

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4921 for Ethel.

Is Gideon or Ethel more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ethel at #4921 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ethel mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ethel means "noble" (Old English 'æthel' origin).

Are Gideon and Ethel boy or girl names?

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