Gideon vs Pauline

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 #3,445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"small; humble"

Origin: Latin

French English Christian Belgian

15 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Pauline Rank #3,445

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3445 for Pauline.

Is Gideon or Pauline more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Pauline at #3445 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Pauline mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Pauline means "small; humble" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Pauline boy or girl names?

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