Verna vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Verna

Girl #4,922 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spring, born in spring"

Origin: Latin 'vernus' (of spring)

English American Scandinavian

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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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Verna Rank #4,922

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #4922 for Verna.

Is Verna or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Verna at #4922 in the United States.

What do Verna and Gideon mean?

Verna means "spring, born in spring" (Latin 'vernus' (of spring) origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Verna and Gideon boy or girl names?

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