Gideon vs Gwendolyn

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 #393 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fair bow, white arc"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Arthurian

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Gideon Rank #332

Gwendolyn Rank #393

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #393 for Gwendolyn.

Is Gideon or Gwendolyn more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gwendolyn at #393 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Gwendolyn mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Gwendolyn means "fair bow, white arc" (Welsh origin).

Are Gideon and Gwendolyn boy or girl names?

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