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Gideon vs Mary

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

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish Christian Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#132
Total SSA Count
2,196
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Mary Rank #132

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Mary more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Mary mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Mary boy or girl names?

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

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