Iona vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iona

Girl #2,771 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"island (of Saint Columba)"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic place name

Scottish Irish Welsh British Christian

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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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Iona Rank #2,771

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2771 for Iona.

Is Iona or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Iona at #2771 in the United States.

What do Iona and Gideon mean?

Iona means "island (of Saint Columba)" (Scottish Gaelic place name origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iona and Gideon boy or girl names?

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