Mai vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mai

Girl #3,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"apricot blossom, yellow flower"

Origin: Vietnamese

Vietnamese Japanese Scandinavian Arabic

✓ All Clear

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Mai Rank #3,216

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3216 for Mai.

Is Mai or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mai at #3216 in the United States.

What do Mai and Gideon mean?

Mai means "apricot blossom, yellow flower" (Vietnamese origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mai and Gideon boy or girl names?

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