Gideon vs Marian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Marian Rank #1,150

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Gideon or Marian more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Marian mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Marian boy or girl names?

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