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Gideon vs Hilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,055
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Hilda Rank #3,055

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Hilda more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Hilda mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Hilda boy or girl names?

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

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