Vera vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Vera

Girl #226 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"faith"

Origin: Russian/Slavic

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Vera Rank #226

Gideon Rank #332

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 vs #332 for Gideon.

Is Vera or Gideon more popular?

Vera is more popular, ranked #226 compared to Gideon at #332 in the United States.

What do Vera and Gideon mean?

Vera means "faith" (Russian/Slavic origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Vera and Gideon boy or girl names?

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