Mariam vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mariam

Girl #492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew

Arabic Persian Armenian Georgian Christian

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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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Mariam Rank #492

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #492 for Mariam.

Is Mariam or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Mariam at #492 in the United States.

What do Mariam and Gideon mean?

Mariam means "beloved, wished-for child" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mariam and Gideon boy or girl names?

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