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Gideon vs Zorah

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

Zorah

Girl #3,962 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the bright place"

Origin: Hebrew (Tzorah)

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew Slavic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,962
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Gideon Rank #332
Zorah Rank #3,962

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3962 for Zorah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gideon or Zorah more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Zorah at #3962 in the United States.

What do Gideon and Zorah mean?

Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin). Zorah means "dawn, the bright place" (Hebrew (Tzorah) origin).

Are Gideon and Zorah boy or girl names?

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

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