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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Girl #1,438 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"watchful, alert"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Ira Rank #1,438

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1438 for Ira.

Is Gideon or Ira more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ira at #1438 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Ira mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Ira means "watchful, alert" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Ira boy or girl names?

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