Greta vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Greta Rank #856

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #856 for Greta.

Is Greta or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Greta at #856 in the United States.

What do Greta and Gideon mean?

Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Greta and Gideon boy or girl names?

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