Kathleen vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Irish American British Australian

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

Kathleen Rank #1,110

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

Is Kathleen or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Gideon mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kathleen and Gideon boy or girl names?

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