Pearl vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Pearl

Girl #800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"precious gemstone formed in oysters"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Pearl Rank #800

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #800 for Pearl.

Is Pearl or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Pearl at #800 in the United States.

What do Pearl and Gideon mean?

Pearl means "precious gemstone formed in oysters" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Pearl and Gideon boy or girl names?

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