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Gideon vs Zora

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

Zora

Girl #915 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, aurora"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Bosnian Serbian Croatian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#915
Total SSA Count
289
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Zora Rank #915

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #915 for Zora.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Zora more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zora at #915 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Zora mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Zora means "dawn, aurora" (Slavic origin).

Are Gideon and Zora boy or girl names?

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

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