Gideon vs May

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

May Rank #1,351

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1351 for May.

Is Gideon or May more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do Gideon and May mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and May boy or girl names?

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