Gretchen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gretchen

Girl #3,569 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin (via Margaret)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Gretchen Rank #3,569

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3569 for Gretchen.

Is Gretchen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gretchen at #3569 in the United States.

What do Gretchen and Gideon mean?

Gretchen means "pearl" (Greek via Latin (via Margaret) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gretchen and Gideon boy or girl names?

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