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Gideon vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sara mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gideon and Sara boy or girl names?

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

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