Gladys vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gladys

Girl #3,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"country; land"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

✓ All Clear

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Gladys Rank #3,446

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3446 for Gladys.

Is Gladys or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gladys at #3446 in the United States.

What do Gladys and Gideon mean?

Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gladys and Gideon boy or girl names?

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