Gideon vs Zelda

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Girl #745 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"gray battle maiden"

Origin: Germanic

Germanic Jewish/Yiddish American

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Gideon Rank #332

Zelda Rank #745

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #745 for Zelda.

Is Gideon or Zelda more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zelda at #745 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Zelda mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Zelda means "gray battle maiden" (Germanic origin).

Are Gideon and Zelda boy or girl names?

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