Philomena vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Philomena

Girl #1,822 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"beloved"

Origin: Greek

Irish Catholic Italian Greek

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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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Philomena Rank #1,822

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1822 for Philomena.

Is Philomena or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Philomena at #1822 in the United States.

What do Philomena and Gideon mean?

Philomena means "beloved" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Philomena and Gideon boy or girl names?

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