Gideon vs Melissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Melissa Rank #377

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Gideon or Melissa more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Melissa mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Melissa boy or girl names?

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