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Mabel vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mabel

Girl #222 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lovable, dear"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#222
Total SSA Count
1,380
Syllables
2
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

Mabel Rank #222
Gideon Rank #332

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mabel or Gideon more popular?

Mabel is more popular, ranked #222 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Mabel and Gideon mean?

Mabel means "lovable, dear" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mabel and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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