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Omar vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Omar

Boy #260 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flourishing, long-lived"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Hebrew Spanish African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#260
Total SSA Count
1,343
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Omar Rank #260
Gideon Rank #332

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omar or Gideon more popular?

Omar is more popular, ranked #260 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Omar and Gideon mean?

Omar means "flourishing, long-lived" (Arabic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Omar and Gideon boy or girl names?

Omar is primarily a boy name. Gideon is primarily a boy name.

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