Gideon vs Iva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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Gideon Rank #332

Iva Rank #2,169

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2169 for Iva.

Is Gideon or Iva more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Iva mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin).

Are Gideon and Iva boy or girl names?

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