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Starr vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Starr

Girl #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"star, celestial body"

Origin: Old English steorra

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,536
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Starr Rank #2,536
Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #2536 for Starr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starr or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Starr at #2536 in the United States.

What do Starr and Gideon mean?

Starr means "star, celestial body" (Old English steorra origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Starr and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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