Gideon vs Ira

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #978 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"city of God (alternate interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Ira Rank #978

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #978 for Ira.

Is Gideon or Ira more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ira at #978 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ira mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "city of God (alternate interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Ira boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Ira is primarily a boy name.