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Gideon vs Mae

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#530
Total SSA Count
574
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Mae Rank #530

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #530 for Mae.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Mae more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mae mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Mae boy or girl names?

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

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