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Lola vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lola

Girl #272 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"sorrows"

Origin: Spanish, from Dolores

Cultural Roots

Spanish English German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,155
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

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

Lola Rank #272
Gideon Rank #332

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lola or Gideon more popular?

Lola is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Lola and Gideon mean?

Lola means "sorrows" (Spanish, from Dolores origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lola and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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