Odessa vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Odessa

Girl #1,586 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"city of Odysseus"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Odessa Rank #1,586

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1586 for Odessa.

Is Odessa or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Odessa at #1586 in the United States.

What do Odessa and Gideon mean?

Odessa means "city of Odysseus" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Odessa and Gideon boy or girl names?

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