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Gideon vs Faith

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

Faith

Girl #249 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, trust, belief"

Origin: Middle English from Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#249
Total SSA Count
1,272
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Faith Rank #249

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Faith more popular?

Faith is more popular, ranked #249 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Faith mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Faith means "faith, trust, belief" (Middle English from Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Faith boy or girl names?

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

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