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Gideon vs Simone

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

Simone

Girl #1,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listening"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

French Italian Brazilian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,040
Total SSA Count
241
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Simone Rank #1,040

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1040 for Simone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Simone more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Simone at #1040 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Simone mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Simone means "one who hears, listening" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Gideon and Simone boy or girl names?

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

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