May vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

May

Girl #1,351 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"goddess of spring, month of May"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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May Rank #1,351

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1351 for May.

Is May or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to May at #1351 in the United States.

What do May and Gideon mean?

May means "goddess of spring, month of May" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are May and Gideon boy or girl names?

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