Indiana vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Indiana

Girl #2,250 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"land of the Indians"

Origin: American English/Latin

American Contemporary

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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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Indiana Rank #2,250

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2250 for Indiana.

Is Indiana or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Indiana at #2250 in the United States.

What do Indiana and Gideon mean?

Indiana means "land of the Indians" (American English/Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Indiana and Gideon boy or girl names?

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