Mae vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mae

Girl #530 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"pearl"

Origin: Greek via Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

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Mae Rank #530

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #530 for Mae.

Is Mae or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mae at #530 in the United States.

What do Mae and Gideon mean?

Mae means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mae and Gideon boy or girl names?

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