Gideon vs Shirley

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 #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Gideon Rank #332

Shirley Rank #1,454

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1454 for Shirley.

Is Gideon or Shirley more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shirley at #1454 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Shirley mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin).

Are Gideon and Shirley boy or girl names?

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