Nora vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nora

Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American Scandinavian

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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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Nora Rank #22

Gideon Rank #332

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Nora or Gideon more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Nora and Gideon mean?

Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nora and Gideon boy or girl names?

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