Gideon vs Samantha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #127 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"told by God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gideon Rank #332

Samantha Rank #127

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Samantha more popular?

Samantha is more popular, ranked #127 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Samantha mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Samantha means "told by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Samantha boy or girl names?

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