Penelope vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Penelope

Girl #28 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"weaver, one who weaves"

Origin: Greek penelops

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Penelope Rank #28

Gideon Rank #332

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Penelope or Gideon more popular?

Penelope is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Penelope and Gideon mean?

Penelope means "weaver, one who weaves" (Greek penelops origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Penelope and Gideon boy or girl names?

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