Magdalena vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Magdalena

Girl #836 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew Migdal (tower)

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Magdalena Rank #836

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #836 for Magdalena.

Is Magdalena or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Magdalena at #836 in the United States.

What do Magdalena and Gideon mean?

Magdalena means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew Migdal (tower) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Magdalena and Gideon boy or girl names?

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