Mary vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mary

Girl #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"sea of bitterness"

Origin: Hebrew

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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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Mary Rank #132

Gideon Rank #332

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Mary or Gideon more popular?

Mary is more popular, ranked #132 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Mary and Gideon mean?

Mary means "sea of bitterness" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Mary and Gideon boy or girl names?

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