Margaret vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Margaret

Girl #119 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"pearl"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Margaret Rank #119

Gideon Rank #332

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Margaret or Gideon more popular?

Margaret is more popular, ranked #119 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Margaret and Gideon mean?

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

Are Margaret and Gideon boy or girl names?

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