Gideon vs Philomena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #1,822 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Greek

Irish Catholic Italian Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Philomena Rank #1,822

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1822 for Philomena.

Is Gideon or Philomena more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Philomena at #1822 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Philomena mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Philomena means "beloved" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Philomena boy or girl names?

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