Gideon vs Faye

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #539 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"fairy, enchantment"

Origin: Old French

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Gideon Rank #332

Faye Rank #539

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #539 for Faye.

Is Gideon or Faye more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Faye at #539 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Faye mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Faye means "fairy, enchantment" (Old French origin).

Are Gideon and Faye boy or girl names?

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