Irene vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irene

Girl #638 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peace"

Origin: Ancient Greek (eirene)

Greek English Spanish Italian

15 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Irene Rank #638

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #638 for Irene.

Is Irene or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Irene at #638 in the United States.

What do Irene and Gideon mean?

Irene means "peace" (Ancient Greek (eirene) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Irene and Gideon boy or girl names?

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