Gideon vs Merci

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Girl #4,398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"mercy, compassion, grace"

Origin: Latin via French

French American Spanish African American

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Merci Rank #4,398

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4398 for Merci.

Is Gideon or Merci more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Merci at #4398 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Merci mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Merci means "mercy, compassion, grace" (Latin via French origin).

Are Gideon and Merci boy or girl names?

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