Rowena vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rowena

Girl #3,385 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous joy"

Origin: Old English

English Welsh Scottish

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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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Rowena Rank #3,385

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #3385 for Rowena.

Is Rowena or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Rowena at #3385 in the United States.

What do Rowena and Gideon mean?

Rowena means "famous joy" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Rowena and Gideon boy or girl names?

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