Gideon vs Margaret

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Margaret Rank #119

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Margaret more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Margaret mean?

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

Are Gideon and Margaret boy or girl names?

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