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Gideon vs Wren

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

Wren

Girl #213 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"small bird (the wren)"

Origin: Old English (wrenna)

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#213
Total SSA Count
1,442
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Wren Rank #213

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Wren more popular?

Wren is more popular, ranked #213 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Wren mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Wren means "small bird (the wren)" (Old English (wrenna) origin).

Are Gideon and Wren boy or girl names?

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

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