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Gideon vs Mai

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

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,216
Total SSA Count
49
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Mai Rank #3,216

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3216 for Mai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Mai more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mai mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Gideon and Mai boy or girl names?

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

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