Gideon vs Selma

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 #2,770 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"divine protection, helmet of the gods"

Origin: Germanic/Norse

Scandinavian German Arabic American Turkish

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Gideon Rank #332

Selma Rank #2,770

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2770 for Selma.

Is Gideon or Selma more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Selma at #2770 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Selma mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Selma means "divine protection, helmet of the gods" (Germanic/Norse origin).

Are Gideon and Selma boy or girl names?

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