Gideon vs Sophia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #6 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wisdom"

Origin: Greek

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Gideon Rank #332

Sophia Rank #6

Sophia is more popular, ranked #6 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Sophia more popular?

Sophia is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sophia mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sophia means "wisdom" (Greek origin).

Are Gideon and Sophia boy or girl names?

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