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Gideon vs Zoe

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

Zoe

Girl #29 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"life"

Origin: Greek zoe

Cultural Roots

Greek English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29
Total SSA Count
5,719
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Zoe Rank #29

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Zoe more popular?

Zoe is more popular, ranked #29 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Zoe mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Zoe means "life" (Greek zoe origin).

Are Gideon and Zoe boy or girl names?

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

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