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Sara vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gideon

Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Jewish Protestant

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#332
Total SSA Count
1,042
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Gideon Rank #332

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Gideon more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Sara and Gideon mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sara and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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