Gideon vs Kathleen

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 #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

Is Gideon or Kathleen more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Kathleen mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin).

Are Gideon and Kathleen boy or girl names?

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