Gideon vs Kathryn

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 #716 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek katharos

English American Irish Scottish

✓ All Clear

Gideon Rank #332

Kathryn Rank #716

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #716 for Kathryn.

Is Gideon or Kathryn more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kathryn at #716 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Kathryn mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Kathryn means "pure, clear" (Greek katharos origin).

Are Gideon and Kathryn boy or girl names?

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