Gideon vs Sylvia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #361 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wood, forest"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Sylvia Rank #361

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #361 for Sylvia.

Is Gideon or Sylvia more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sylvia at #361 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Sylvia mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Sylvia means "wood, forest" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Sylvia boy or girl names?

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