Lara vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Lara Rank #740

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #740 for Lara.

Is Lara or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Lara at #740 in the United States.

What do Lara and Gideon mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lara and Gideon boy or girl names?

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