Gideon vs Kari

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #1,842 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Norse

Norwegian Swedish Finnish American

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Gideon Rank #332

Kari Rank #1,842

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1842 for Kari.

Is Gideon or Kari more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kari at #1842 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Kari mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Kari means "pure" (Greek via Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Kari boy or girl names?

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