Ivy vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ivy

Girl #36 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ivy plant, climbing vine"

Origin: Old English ifig

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Ivy Rank #36

Gideon Rank #332

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Ivy or Gideon more popular?

Ivy is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Ivy and Gideon mean?

Ivy means "ivy plant, climbing vine" (Old English ifig origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ivy and Gideon boy or girl names?

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