Sophia vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sophia

Girl #6 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wisdom"

Origin: Greek

Greek English Italian

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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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Sophia Rank #6

Gideon Rank #332

Sophia is more popular, ranked #6 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Sophia or Gideon more popular?

Sophia is more popular, ranked #6 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Sophia and Gideon mean?

Sophia means "wisdom" (Greek origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sophia and Gideon boy or girl names?

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