Gideon vs Tessa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #303 Most Popular 2 Syllables

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Gideon Rank #332

Tessa Rank #303

Tessa is more popular, ranked #303 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Tessa more popular?

Tessa is more popular, ranked #303 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Tessa mean?

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

Are Gideon and Tessa boy or girl names?

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