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Hope vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hope

Girl #317 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Wish fulfilled"

Cultural Roots

English American Christian Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#317
Total SSA Count
964
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Popularity Comparison

Hope Rank #317
Gideon Rank #332

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hope or Gideon more popular?

Hope is more popular, ranked #317 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Hope and Gideon mean?

Hope means "Wish fulfilled". Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Hope and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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