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Gideon vs Irena

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

Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Irena Rank #4,195

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4195 for Irena.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Irena more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Irena mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Irena means "peace" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Irena boy or girl names?

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

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