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Neva vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Neva

Girl #3,691 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"snow, snow-covered"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Russian Slavic English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,691
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Neva Rank #3,691
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3691 for Neva.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neva or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Neva at #3691 in the United States.

What do Neva and Gideon mean?

Neva means "snow, snow-covered" (Spanish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Neva and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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