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Lucia vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lucia

Girl #98 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"light, illumination"

Origin: Latin (Lucius/Lux)

Cultural Roots

Italian Spanish Portuguese Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#98
Total SSA Count
2,658
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Lucia Rank #98
Gideon Rank #332

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lucia or Gideon more popular?

Lucia is more popular, ranked #98 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Lucia and Gideon mean?

Lucia means "light, illumination" (Latin (Lucius/Lux) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Lucia and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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