Gwendolyn vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gwendolyn

Girl #393 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"fair bow, white arc"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh English American Arthurian

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Gwendolyn Rank #393

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #393 for Gwendolyn.

Is Gwendolyn or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Gwendolyn at #393 in the United States.

What do Gwendolyn and Gideon mean?

Gwendolyn means "fair bow, white arc" (Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gwendolyn and Gideon boy or girl names?

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