Sally vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sally

Girl #1,099 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noble lady"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Australian

12 High Risk

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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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Sally Rank #1,099

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1099 for Sally.

Is Sally or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Sally at #1099 in the United States.

What do Sally and Gideon mean?

Sally means "princess, noble lady" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sally and Gideon boy or girl names?

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