Viola vs Gideon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viola

Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #332 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"great warrior, one who cuts down"

Origin: Hebrew

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Viola Rank #1,189

Gideon Rank #332

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 vs #1189 for Viola.

Is Viola or Gideon more popular?

Gideon is more popular, ranked #332 compared to Viola at #1189 in the United States.

What do Viola and Gideon mean?

Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin). Gideon means "great warrior, one who cuts down" (Hebrew origin).

Are Viola and Gideon boy or girl names?

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