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Gideon vs Neva

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Neva

Girl #3,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"snow, snow-covered"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Russian Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,691
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Neva Rank #3,691

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3691 for Neva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Neva more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Neva at #3691 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Neva mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Neva means "snow, snow-covered" (Spanish origin).

Are Gideon and Neva boy or girl names?

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

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