Gideon vs Nellie

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 #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Nellie Rank #520

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Gideon or Nellie more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Nellie mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Nellie boy or girl names?

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