Gideon vs Matilda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #410 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"mighty in battle"

Origin: Germanic

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Gideon Rank #332

Matilda Rank #410

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #410 for Matilda.

Is Gideon or Matilda more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Matilda at #410 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Matilda mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Matilda means "mighty in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Matilda boy or girl names?

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