Gideon vs Petra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,484 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Petra Rank #1,484

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1484 for Petra.

Is Gideon or Petra more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Petra at #1484 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Petra mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Petra means "rock, stone" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Petra boy or girl names?

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