Ida vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ida

Girl #1,143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"work, labor"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ida Rank #1,143

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1143 for Ida.

Is Ida or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Ida at #1143 in the United States.

What do Ida and Gideon mean?

Ida means "work, labor" (Germanic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ida and Gideon boy or girl names?

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