Gideon vs Viola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

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Gideon Rank #332

Viola Rank #1,189

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1189 for Viola.

Is Gideon or Viola more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Viola at #1189 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Viola mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Gideon and Viola boy or girl names?

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