Gideon vs Iona

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 #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

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Gideon Rank #332

Iona Rank #2,771

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Gideon or Iona more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Iona mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin).

Are Gideon and Iona boy or girl names?

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