Gideon vs Merle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #4,664 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"blackbird"

Origin: Old French from Latin merula

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Gideon Rank #332

Merle Rank #4,664

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4664 for Merle.

Is Gideon or Merle more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Merle at #4664 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Merle mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Merle means "blackbird" (Old French from Latin merula origin).

Are Gideon and Merle boy or girl names?

Gideon is primarily a boy name. Merle is primarily a boy name.