Marian vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marian

Girl #1,150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"beloved, of the sea"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Marian Rank #1,150

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1150 for Marian.

Is Marian or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marian at #1150 in the United States.

What do Marian and Gideon mean?

Marian means "beloved, of the sea" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marian and Gideon boy or girl names?

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