Madeleine vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeleine

Girl #437 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Madeleine Rank #437

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #437 for Madeleine.

Is Madeleine or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Madeleine at #437 in the United States.

What do Madeleine and Gideon mean?

Madeleine means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew via Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Madeleine and Gideon boy or girl names?

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