Gideon vs Irene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Irene Rank #638

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #638 for Irene.

Is Gideon or Irene more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Irene mean?

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

Are Gideon and Irene boy or girl names?

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