Melissa vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Melissa

Girl #377 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honey bee"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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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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Melissa Rank #377

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #377 for Melissa.

Is Melissa or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Melissa at #377 in the United States.

What do Melissa and Gideon mean?

Melissa means "honey bee" (Ancient Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Melissa and Gideon boy or girl names?

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