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Gideon vs Norah

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

Norah

Girl #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor, honorable"

Origin: Latin via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English Arabic Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#223
Total SSA Count
1,374
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Norah Rank #223

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Norah more popular?

Norah is more popular, ranked #223 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Norah mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Gideon and Norah boy or girl names?

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

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