Marie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marie

Girl #637 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, wished-for child"

Origin: Hebrew (Miryam)

French German English Dutch Scandinavian

15 High Risk

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

✓ All Clear

Marie Rank #637

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #637 for Marie.

Is Marie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Marie at #637 in the United States.

What do Marie and Gideon mean?

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

Are Marie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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