Rae vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rae

Girl #1,260 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ewe, female sheep"

Origin: Hebrew (via Rachel)

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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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Rae Rank #1,260

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1260 for Rae.

Is Rae or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rae at #1260 in the United States.

What do Rae and Gideon mean?

Rae means "ewe, female sheep" (Hebrew (via Rachel) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rae and Gideon boy or girl names?

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