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Gideon vs Verna

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

Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,922
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Verna Rank #4,922

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4922 for Verna.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Verna more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Verna at #4922 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Verna mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin).

Are Gideon and Verna boy or girl names?

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

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