Gideon vs Vera

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Gideon Rank #332

Vera Rank #226

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Vera more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Vera mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin).

Are Gideon and Vera boy or girl names?

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