Gideon vs Rachel

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 #246 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew

English Jewish American Christian

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Gideon Rank #332

Rachel Rank #246

Rachel is more popular, ranked #246 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Rachel more popular?

Rachel is more popular, ranked #246 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Rachel mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Rachel means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Rachel boy or girl names?

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