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Jacinta vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacinta

Girl #4,705 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"precious purple gemstone (jacinth)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese Latin American Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,705
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jacinta Rank #4,705
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4705 for Jacinta.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacinta or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Jacinta at #4705 in the United States.

What do Jacinta and Gideon mean?

Jacinta means "precious purple gemstone (jacinth)" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Jacinta and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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