Shirley vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shirley

Girl #1,454 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bright clearing in the woods"

Origin: Old English

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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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Shirley Rank #1,454

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1454 for Shirley.

Is Shirley or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Shirley at #1454 in the United States.

What do Shirley and Gideon mean?

Shirley means "bright clearing in the woods" (Old English origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Shirley and Gideon boy or girl names?

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