Madeline vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #87
Total SSA Count: 2,907
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Madeline Rank #87

Gideon Rank #332

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Gideon more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Gideon mean?

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

Are Madeline and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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