Nellie vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nellie

Girl #520 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"shining light"

Origin: Greek

English American Irish Australian

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

Nellie Rank #520

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #520 for Nellie.

Is Nellie or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Nellie at #520 in the United States.

What do Nellie and Gideon mean?

Nellie means "shining light" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nellie and Gideon boy or girl names?

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