Gideon vs Vivian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #77 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"alive, lively"

Origin: Latin (vivianus)

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Gideon Rank #332

Vivian Rank #77

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Gideon or Vivian more popular?

Vivian is more popular, ranked #77 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Vivian mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Vivian means "alive, lively" (Latin (vivianus) origin).

Are Gideon and Vivian boy or girl names?

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