Iva vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iva

Girl #2,169 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Iva Rank #2,169

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2169 for Iva.

Is Iva or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Iva at #2169 in the United States.

What do Iva and Gideon mean?

Iva means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Iva and Gideon boy or girl names?

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