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Tessa vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Tessa Rank #303
Gideon Rank #332

Tessa is more popular, ranked #303 vs #332 for Gideon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tessa or Gideon more popular?

Tessa is more popular, ranked #303 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Tessa and Gideon mean?

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

Are Tessa and Gideon boy or girl names?

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

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