Gideon vs Greta

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Gideon Rank #332

Greta Rank #856

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #856 for Greta.

Is Gideon or Greta more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Greta mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Gideon and Greta boy or girl names?

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