Gideon vs Mahala

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 #5,223 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"diseased (alternate Hebrew interpretation)"

Origin: Hebrew

Native American Hebrew American

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Gideon Rank #332

Mahala Rank #5,223

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5223 for Mahala.

Is Gideon or Mahala more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mahala at #5223 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mahala mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mahala means "diseased (alternate Hebrew interpretation)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Mahala boy or girl names?

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