Gideon vs Muriel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #3,168 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"bright sea, shining sea"

Origin: Old Irish muirgeal

British Irish Scottish French

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Gideon Rank #332

Muriel Rank #3,168

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3168 for Muriel.

Is Gideon or Muriel more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Muriel at #3168 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Muriel mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Muriel means "bright sea, shining sea" (Old Irish muirgeal origin).

Are Gideon and Muriel boy or girl names?

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