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Gideon vs Eva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Eva

Girl #120 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath of life, to breathe"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish Italian German Scandinavian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#120
Total SSA Count
2,296
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Eva Rank #120

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Eva more popular?

Eva is more popular, ranked #120 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Eva mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Eva means "breath of life, to breathe" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Eva boy or girl names?

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

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