Gideon vs Fay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #3,384 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, magical being"

Origin: Old French

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Gideon Rank #332

Fay Rank #3,384

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3384 for Fay.

Is Gideon or Fay more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Fay at #3384 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Fay mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Fay means "fairy, magical being" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Fay boy or girl names?

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