Meryl vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Meryl

Girl #5,487 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright sea, shining pool"

Origin: Celtic/Welsh

Welsh English American

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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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Meryl Rank #5,487

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #5487 for Meryl.

Is Meryl or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Meryl at #5487 in the United States.

What do Meryl and Gideon mean?

Meryl means "bright sea, shining pool" (Celtic/Welsh origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Meryl and Gideon boy or girl names?

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