Gideon vs Gretchen

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 #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

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Gideon Rank #332

Gretchen Rank #3,569

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Gideon or Gretchen more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gretchen mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin).

Are Gideon and Gretchen boy or girl names?

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