Gideon vs Sally

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 #1,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noble lady"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

12 High Risk

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Gideon Rank #332

Sally Rank #1,099

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1099 for Sally.

Is Gideon or Sally more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sally at #1099 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sally mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sally means "princess, noble lady" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Sally boy or girl names?

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