Gideon vs Magdalena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Gideon Rank #332

Magdalena Rank #836

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Gideon or Magdalena more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Magdalena mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin).

Are Gideon and Magdalena boy or girl names?

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