Sofia vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sofia

Girl #10 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"skill, cleverness"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Sofia Rank #10

Gideon Rank #332

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Sofia or Gideon more popular?

Sofia is more popular, ranked #10 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Sofia and Gideon mean?

Sofia means "skill, cleverness" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sofia and Gideon boy or girl names?

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